Ambitious bid for Smethwick to be first ever UK Town of Culture
Sandwell Council is entering Smethwick into the first ever UK Town of Culture competition, celebrating the town’s vibrant and cohesive community, rich heritage and growing arts and culture scene.
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Join us for Sandwell's Remembrance services and parades
On Sunday (9 November), events will be held across Sandwell to mark Remembrance Sunday.
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Sandwell & WBA unite to support men’s mental health with ‘You ok, mate?’
On Saturday 1 November, Sandwell Council teamed up with West Bromwich Albion to host ‘You ok, mate?’ a powerful new public health campaign aimed at breaking the silence around men’s mental health.
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Sandwell Council delivers £2.1m development of new affordable family homes
Sandwell Council has completed a £2.1million investment in six high-quality affordable rent homes in Rowley Regis, designed to meet the needs of larger families in the borough.
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Sandwell celebrates £1.7 million investment in borough-wide Football Foundation PlayZone launch
Dignitaries and young people cut ribbon at entrance of the West Smethwick Park's Play Zone
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£1.3 million investment brings new life to Wednesbury Hub
The ribbon has officially been cut on the newly refurbished Wednesbury Hub, formerly the Friar Park Hub, thanks to a £1.1 m cash injection from the Premier League, The FA and the Football Foundation
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Sandwell Council wins Gold Award for Animal Welfare
Housing team recognised for outstanding commitment to animal welfare in Sandwell
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Celebrating children’s voices: Sacred Heart Primary marks UNICEF gold award with a celebration day
Sacred Heart Primary School in Tipton was filled with golden joy last week, as pupils and staff came together to celebrate their achievement of the UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award.
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Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of building work on Tipton regeneration project
Work is under way to build 55 new affordable homes in Tipton as part of a regeneration project set to bring wide-ranging benefits to the town centre.
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Wednesbury community celebrates further investment as Friar Park Millennium Centre breaks ground
Friar Park Millennium Centre Milestone
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Sandwell Council urges responsible and considerate firework use to protect residents and animals
We are urging residents to use fireworks safely, responsibly and considerately this autumn as fireworks season begins with celebrations such as Bonfire Night, Diwali and other community events.