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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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.
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Celebrating Sandwell’s Community Alarm Service
Sandwell Council is marking the 40th anniversary of the launch of its community alarm service to encourage others to consider taking part.
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Sandwell Council warns households not to bin batteries
Sandwell Council, partner Serco and West Midlands Fire Service, are warning residents of the dangers batteries and electrical items going into bins pose and advising them of how to dispose of them.