Sandwell launches free parking and free market stall pilot in Wednesbury and Great Bridge to boost town centres
Residents, visitors and traders are set to benefit from a major new initiative aimed at boosting footfall, supporting local businesses and strengthening town centres in Wednesbury and Great Bridge.
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Sandwell Council nearing completion of new affordable housing scheme in Tipton
Sandwell Council, in partnership with J. Harper & Sons (Leominster) Limited, is nearing completion of the construction of a new affordable housing development at Beever Road, Tipton.
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Oldbury site transformed into 12 new homes
A Sandwell Council owned site has been given a radical overhaul creating 12 new family homes in Oldbury.
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Businesses open as usual as next phase of major Blackheath town centre works starts
Businesses will be open as usual during work on the next phase of the Blackheath Bus Interchange project starting on Monday (12 May).
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Join Sandwell Stride walks this Mental Health Awareness Week to boost your health
People are urged to join Sandwell Stride walks during Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 (12 to 18 May) to help boost their health and meet new people.
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Stay safe swimming in Sandwell
Sandwell has lots of open water including lakes, pools, ponds, canals and rivers, which can be particularly inviting during the summer months, and people are often tempted to swim in them.
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VE Day 80 Peace Cards presented to school children
Tipton Town Libraries Local History Group came up with a wonderful idea to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day by delivering Peace Cards to pupils at local schools.
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Warning issued around illegal sales of knives, tobacco and vapes
Sandwell Council has issued a warning to businesses that sell goods illegally, after seizing more than three quarters of a million pounds worth of illicit tobacco and illegal vapes over the past year.
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Would-be street racers warned of consequences of breaching ban
Would-be street racers are being warned that they could face jail if they breach a High Court injunction in place across the Black Country.
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Sandwell Council announces new affordable housing development in Smethwick
Sandwell Council, in partnership with TR Partnership Homes, has announced a new development that will bring much-needed affordable housing to Smethwick.
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Wednesbury Great Western Street Metro area gets major upgrade
Sandwell Council is pleased to announce the completion of significant improvements to the public space at Wednesbury Great Western Street Metro stop.