Roots of Remembrance, Seeds of Peace: Sandwell Plants 80 Trees for Peace to mark 80 years since the end of World War II
Sandwell is set to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War by planting 80 native trees across six local parks.
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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.
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New mobile Family Hub introduced in Sandwell
Sandwell Family Hubs have collaborated with Sandwell’s Mobile Library Service to launch the Family Hub Mobile Spoke, offering support to families in the heart of communities.
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Sandwell confirms new Public Spaces Protection Orders
Following a public consultation, Sandwell Council has agreed to the introduction of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) relating to alcohol, dogs and BBQs/fires in public spaces across the Borough