
VJ Day 80 reflections in Sandwell
Sandwell Council will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on Friday 15 August.
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Governors needed for Sandwell schools
Sandwell Council is launching a year-long campaign encouraging residents to volunteer as school governors across borough.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sandwell shortlisted for national awards
Sandwell Council and its employees have been shortlisted for four awards at the National Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.