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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

  • Last chance to register to vote in time for May elections

    Sandwell residents are being reminded to make sure they are eligible to vote in the May elections.

    Published: Monday, 15th April 2024

  • Kaiden with his medals and trophies

    Smethwick lad making a splash in swimming with epic medal haul

    We're so proud of Smethwick resident, Kaiden Hitchins who is making waves in the swimming world.

    Published: Monday, 25th March 2024

  • Martin Prestidge

    Tributes paid to Honorary Alderman and former Mayor of Sandwell

    Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman and former Mayor of Sandwell Martin Prestidge who has died at the age of 81.

    Published: Thursday, 21st March 2024

  • Cllr Khatun and Sandy Bear in the CBeebies Bedtime Stories Chair

    CBeebies Bedtime Stories chair comes to Sandwell

    Sandwell libraries have been gifted one of the iconic CBeebies Bedtime Stories chairs thanks to a collaboration with BookTrust.

    Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2024

  • Artist impression of Haden Hill Leisure Centre

    Extensive upgrade to Haden Hill Leisure Centre planned

    Sandwell Council has today announced the temporary closure of Haden Hill Leisure Centre from Thursday 28 March while it undergoes an extensive upgrade.

    Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2024

  • Leader at the Farm

    Sandwell Council launches new Animal Welfare Charter

    Sandwell Council has launched a new Animal Welfare Charter aimed at safeguarding and protecting wildlife and pets across the borough.

    Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2024

  • Pupils with road safety banners, left to right, Blake, Oliver, Hannah, Esme and Khushi

    Children of Our Lady & St. Hubert’s Catholic Primary School raise awareness of safer school parking

    School children of Our Lady & St. Hubert’s Catholic Primary School in Oldbury are raising awareness and encouraging responsible parking around their school.

    Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2024

  • £400,000 boost for improvements to ‘The Railer’ and ‘The Cracker’ green spaces in Tipton

    Sandwell Council has secured investment to improve a well-used ‘green corridor’ known as ‘The Railer’ and ‘The Cracker’ in Princes End, Tipton.

    Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2024

  • Sandwell children and young people elect youth parliament members

    More than 9,000 children and young people across 164 organisations, including schools and youth clubs, have voted for Sandwell’s two new Members of Youth Parliament.

    Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2024

  • Representatives from Sandwell Council, West Bromwich Town Deal, Sandwell College at the official opening of Central Saint Michael’s Sandwell Science, Engineering & Manufacturing Centre in West Bromwich

    Official opening of Central Saint Michael’s Sandwell Science, Engineering & Manufacturing Centre in West Bromwich

    Sandwell College hosted an opening ceremony today to formally celebrate the opening of the Central Saint Michael’s Sandwell Science, Engineering & Manufacturing Centre in West Bromwich.

    Published: Tuesday, 19th March 2024

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