VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in Sandwell
The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day is set to be celebrated in Sandwell next week with a civic service, a Fabulous 40s event and street parties to honour the Second World War generation.
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Sandwell landlords urged to check if they need housing licence under new scheme
On the 19 June 2024 Sandwell Council’s Cabinet approved the implementation of a borough wide additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
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Whooping cough vaccine for pregnant women
It is now more important than ever for pregnant women to get vaccinated to protect their babies and children from this dangerous illness.
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Street racer receives suspended prison sentence and £1,700 court bill for racing in West Bromwich
Sandwell Council has obtained another suspended prison sentence for a new breach of the street racing injunction on Kenrick Way, West Bromwich.
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Service in Sandwell to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day
On Thursday 6 June, Sandwell will commemorate the heroes of D-Day on the 80th anniversary of the historic Normandy landings.
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Off-road motorbikes and other off-road vehicles could be crushed if used illegally this summer
As the weather gets warmer, police and council teams in Sandwell have warned that off-road vehicles, including motorbikes, could be seized and crushed if they are used illegally.
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Construction starts on new changing rooms at Britannia Park
Sandwell Council has announced it has started work on the construction of new changing rooms at Britannia Park in Rowley Regis.
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Sandwell Leisure Trust wins at RoSPA awards 2024
Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) is celebrating having won two separate awards at The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) awards.
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Introducing Sandwell’s new Mayor – Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE
Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE (Tipton Green ward) is the new Mayor of Sandwell following a ceremony in the Council Chamber at Sandwell Council House today (Tuesday 21 May).
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Full injunction banning street racing in force in Black Country
The High Court has granted a full and final injunction banning 'street racing', also known as 'car cruising', in the Black Country.
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Sandwell Leader announces Cabinet roles and responsibilities
Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, Leader of Sandwell Council, has announced her Cabinet for the municipal year of 2024/25. Cabinet Members and their portfolios are: