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VJ Day 80 - Friday 15 August 2025 at Civic Square, Oldbury, 10.45am-11.15am

VJ Day 80 reflections in Sandwell

Sandwell Council will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on Friday 15 August.

Published: Friday, 8th August 2025

  • Sandwell Council Leader given inaugural Massingham award at RSPCA PawPrints Awards

    Sandwell Council Leader Councillor Kerrie Carmichael has been awarded the first ever Massingham Advocacy Award at the RSPCA PawPrints Awards.

    Published: Wednesday, 27th November 2024

  • Friar Park Millennium Centre refurbishment and extension – information sharing events

    Sandwell Council is inviting residents to drop-in events on 1 and 2 December to find out more about the planned refurbishment and extension of the Friar Park Millennium Centre in Wednesbury.

    Published: Wednesday, 27th November 2024

  • Sandwell Police's PC Stuart Bott and Inspector Colin Gallier with Councillor Suzanne Hartwell by the Knife Angel in Oldbury Civic Square

    Combatting the sale of knives to underage people

    Nine out of ten shops failed to ask young people for identification when trying to buy knives and other bladed items.

    Published: Tuesday, 26th November 2024

  • Sandwell Council engages young voices in UK Parliament Week

    As part of UK Parliament Week (18 to 24 November), Sandwell Council hosted a series of interactive workshops for young people and schools across Sandwell.

    Published: Friday, 22nd November 2024

  • Anti-Bullying Week 2024

    Sandwell Council’s SHAPE Anti-Bullying Roadshow is back.

    Published: Wednesday, 13th November 2024

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    Help us make Sandwell leafier by nominating tree planting sites

    Sandwell Council is asking residents where they would like to see more trees planted this year.

    Published: Wednesday, 13th November 2024

  • Capre hill bin lorry fire

    Bin lorry fire in Smethwick sparks safety reminder for Sandwell residents

    A Sandwell Council refuse collection crew experienced first-hand the dangers of people putting batteries or electricals in the general waste when a fire broke out in the rear of their bin lorry.

    Published: Wednesday, 13th November 2024

  • National Youth Week

    Sandwell Council Youth Service drums up support for National Youth Work Week 2024 celebrations

    Young people and youth workers in Sandwell are highlighting the variety of youth work opportunities available, as part of the national Youth Work Week celebration. 

    Published: Friday, 8th November 2024

  • Crosswells Road

    New sustainable council homes under construction in Sandwell

    Sandwell Council is working with Seddon Housing Partnership to bring 20 new council homes to sites in Oldbury and West Bromwich.

    Published: Monday, 4th November 2024

  • West bromwich town hall

    West Bromwich Town Hall and Central Library shine again after major renovation

    West Bromwich is celebrating the successful completion of the restoration and renovation project at two of its most iconic Grade II listed buildings – West Bromwich Town Hall and Central Library.

    Published: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024

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