Dear Dr. M. Venkatachalam IFS,
We are writing to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of all those who lost their lives in the Air India crash last week.
Sandwell is a welcoming borough, where many people of Indian origin have made their home and we are extremely proud of our strong ties to Indian communities.
We know many people in both India and the UK are in mourning following this tragedy. Our thoughts are with them, and we share our sincerest condolences in their time of grief.
Yours sincerely,
Cllr Kerrie Carmichael - Council Leader
Shokat Lal - Chief Executive
Cllr William Gill - Leader of the Opposition
Cllr Steve Melia - Mayor of Sandwell
Cllr John Tipper - Green Party
Cllr Richard Jeffcoat - Independent Party