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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

  • Apply to be a school governor

    Governors needed for Sandwell schools

    Sandwell Council is launching a year-long campaign encouraging residents to volunteer as school governors across borough.

    Published: Wednesday, 28th February 2024

  • Street Racing Banned in the Black Country Logo

    High Court grants full injunction to ban street racing in region

    The High Court has granted a full and final injunction banning 'street racing', also known as 'car cruising', in the Black Country.

    Published: Wednesday, 28th February 2024

  • Councillors and Piero from Proud Baggies with a Pride flag outside Sandwell Council House

    LGBTQ+ grant funding used to help community

    Each year, February marks LGBT+ History Month. Sandwell Council has been reflecting on the successful health grants programme for the LGBTQ+ community, launched a year ago.

    Published: Wednesday, 28th February 2024

  • Two new honorary aldermen celebrated following decades of service

    Two former councillors with decades of service to the people of Sandwell have become honorary aldermen.

    Published: Tuesday, 27th February 2024

  • Sandwell shortlisted for national awards

    Sandwell Council and its employees have been shortlisted for four awards at the National Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.

    Published: Monday, 26th February 2024

  • Sandwell College launches ‘For the one you love’ campaign

    Sandwell College recently hosted Sandwell Council’s Road Safety team and Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways, Councillor Danny Millard to the launch of its ‘For the one you love’ campaign.

    Published: Friday, 23rd February 2024

  • Street Racing banned in the Black Country

    Final street racing hearing to be held next week

    A final hearing into an injunction banning street racing in the Black Country will be heard by the High Court next week.

    Published: Tuesday, 20th February 2024

  • Sandwell school wins national reading award

    Ferndale Primary School, Great Barr, received the Regional Winner’s Award at the National Read Aloud Challenge last month.

    Published: Monday, 19th February 2024

  • Leader at the Farm

    Sandwell announces new Forge Mill Farm Animal Welfare Policy

    Sandwell Council recently approved a new Forge Mill Farm Animal Welfare Policy to enable Forge Mill Farm to become a centre of excellence in animal welfare, food and farming education.

    Published: Thursday, 15th February 2024

  • National recognition for primary school in Sandwell

    A primary school in Friar Park has been celebrating after gaining four accreditations in recognition of teaching standards and values.

    Published: Friday, 9th February 2024

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