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 Council’s Joshua Singh wins national Young Planner of the Year
Josh Singh, Planning Regeneration Team Leader at Sandwell Council, was recognised as the national Young Planner of the Year 2023 at the Royal Town Planning Institute’s Awards for Planning Excellence.
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Residents invited to have their say on Wednesbury Conservation Area
A public consultation is being held to gather residents’ opinions on a proposed extension to Wednesbury Market Place Conservation Area.
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Gifted and talented swimmer Karnell makes a splash for Sandwell
Nineteen-year-old Karnell Nunes-Smith from Oldbury won two gold medals at the Swim England West Midlands Regional Winter Championships on 4 and 5 November.
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Residents, businesses and voluntary organisations encouraged to have their say on council budget
Sandwell Council is carrying out further consultation with the public on how to make savings to the council’s budget over the coming years.
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Tackling poverty plan supporting Sandwell residents
A new plan to tackle poverty in Sandwell will bring together a wide range of extra support and advice for residents.
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Sandwell community groups recognised with King’s Award
Three organisations in Sandwell are today being honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS), in recognition of their significant contributions to the local community.
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Sandwell’s Anti-Bullying Roadshow
Sandwell Council’s SHAPE programme is delivering its annual Anti-Bullying Week roadshow this week (Monday 13 November to Monday 20 November 2023).
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Sandwell Council receives Historic England grant for work on Oak House Museum
Sandwell Council has been successful in its bid for £125,370 in grant monies from the Historic England ‘Heritage at Risk’ fund towards the repair of Oak House Museum.
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Marking five years of the Lions of the Great War statue in Smethwick
A flag has been raised at the Lions of the Great War statue site in recognition of its long-standing Community Green Flag status and to mark five years since the official unveiling.
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Warm hubs launched for Sandwell young people
Sandwell Council’s Youth Service has launched a number of warm hubs for young people during National Youth Work Week, 6-12 November.