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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Sandwell to become UNICEF Child Friendly Borough
Sandwell Council Cabinet today (Wednesday January 17) confirmed it will apply for UNICEF Child Friendly Borough status.
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New natural play barn and cafe coming to Sandwell’s Forge Mill Farm
Forge Mill Farm in Sandwell Valley Country Park is investing in great days out in Sandwell with the creation of a new natural play barn and cafe.
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Two schools merge in Great Barr
Hamstead Infant School and Hamstead Junior school have joined together to form Hamstead Primary School in Great Barr.
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New funding for Sandwell’s highways
Sandwell Council has welcomed £509,000 funding as part of the Government’s Network North fund, an £8.3billion commitment to highways maintenance across England.
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Sandwell launches Home Upgrade Grant
Sandwell Council, with West Midlands Combined Authority and Marches Energy Agency, has launched the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) initiative to bring fully-funded energy upgrades to low-income households.
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Interim street racing injunction permitted to remain in force
The interim injunction banning street racing in the Black Country has been permitted to continue by the High Court, with the claimants set to apply for a full injunction early next year.
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A statement from Chief Superintendent Kim Madill, Chair of the Safer Sandwell Partnership
With the current situation in Israel and Gaza, the Safer Sandwell Partnership continues to work together to listen, understand and keep people safe.
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Sandwell sniffs out illegal goods with help from Cooper the sniffer dog
Sandwell Council teams and West Midlands Police, supported by Cooper the sniffer dog from BWY Canine Ltd, recently carried out a raid at a shop in West Bromwich.
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New state-of-the-art medical centre opens in Wednesbury
A new health centre has officially opened in Wednesbury following a joint development project between Sandwell Council and the NHS.
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Off-road motorbikes bought as Christmas presents could be crushed if used illegally
Police and council teams in Sandwell have warned that off-road motorbikes bought for Christmas could be seized and crushed if they are used illegally.