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VJ Day 80 - Friday 15 August 2025 at Civic Square, Oldbury, 10.45am-11.15am

VJ Day 80 reflections in Sandwell

Sandwell Council will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on Friday 15 August.

Published: Friday, 8th August 2025

  • Changes to car parking charges in Sandwell

    A phased increase of new parking tariffs will start from 1 October 2023 with the second phase beginning on 1 January 2024.

    Published: Friday, 29th September 2023

  • More regeneration and opportunities on the way in Sandwell

    Sandwell Council and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have agreed the programme that will be delivered as part of their Levelling Up Partnership.

    Published: Thursday, 28th September 2023

  • Logo for Safer 6 campaign showing the text Safer 6 and with the number 6 on a star and the six town names of Sandwell around the edge: Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury, West Bromwich

    Safer 6 returns to Sandwell

    We'll be working together to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and other community concerns as Safer 6 returns to Sandwell.

    Published: Thursday, 21st September 2023

  • Statement on national asylum dispersal system

    A letter has been sent from Sandwell Council Leader, Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, to Minister of State (Minister for Immigration), Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP.

    Published: Tuesday, 19th September 2023

  • Foster Sandwell logo

    Any of us...because it really can be 

    That’s the message of a powerful new fostering film – any of us can foster a child or young person, if you have the capacity to care.

    Published: Tuesday, 19th September 2023

  • New model launched to help young people thrive in Sandwell

    Young people in Sandwell can get a better understanding of how to access mental health services, thanks to the launch of the i-THRIVE model by Sandwell Council and local services.

    Published: Monday, 18th September 2023

  • Sandwell launches consultation on anti-social behaviour

    Sandwell residents are being asked their views on Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) relating to alcohol, dogs and BBQs / fires in public spaces across the Borough. 

    Published: Monday, 18th September 2023

  • Sandwell sees improvement in provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

    Children and young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) are valued in Sandwell, according to a new report.

    Published: Monday, 18th September 2023

  • Trish Gracesmith, Sandwell archer, showing off her skills with a bow

    Sandwell archer celebrates success on the world stage

    Sandwell archer Trish Gracesmith recently set a new record for the ladies WA1440 in Blind Archery and won Bronze in the BBS-AS National Championships.

    Published: Friday, 15th September 2023

  • Sandwell Council fines residents for illegally dumped waste

    Two Sandwell householders have each been fined £400 after their waste was found dumped on the streets of West Bromwich.

    Published: Friday, 8th September 2023

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