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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Creating a greener Sandwell for everyone to enjoy
Members of Sandwell Council Cabinet were recently onsite to see the progress made in the council’s plan and strategy to improve its green spaces.
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Free prescriptions for care leavers in the Black Country
Care leavers in the Black Country, who are not entitled to free prescriptions, can now apply for a pre-payment certificate so they don’t have to pay for prescribed medication.
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New meadow to be planted at West Bromwich town community garden
On 28 September, Multistory, on behalf of Sandwell Council, will be working with The Wildlife Trust and local volunteers to plant a meadow at the New Square Community Garden.
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New council homes in Wednesbury
Five new council homes have been completed with tenants moving in at a new development at King Street in Wednesbury.
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Commonwealth Games legacy to benefit Sandwell for decades to come
Sandwell people continue to be inspired by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, a year on from Sandwell Aquatics Centre being a proud host venue for swimming, para swimming and diving competitions.
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Change of date for street racing injunction review hearing
A new date has been set for a review hearing to consider whether the interim injunction banning street racing, also known as ‘car cruising’, in the Black Country should remain in force or be amended.
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Join us in celebrating the King’s Coronation at Sandwell Valley on Sunday 7 May
People in Sandwell are being invited to come together and celebrate His Majesty, the King’s Coronation at a special free event at Sandwell Valley on Sunday, 7 May from 4pm until late.
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Street racing injunction review hearing next month
A review hearing will take place next month to consider whether the interim injunction banning ‘street racing’, also known as ‘car cruising’, in the Black Country should remain in force or be amended.
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Sandwell Council’s financial plan to protect essential services and support with the cost of living
A proposed budget for the financial year 2023/24 was agreed at Sandwell Council’s cabinet meeting today (Wednesday 15 February).
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Street racers face jail for breaching High Court injunction
Would-be ‘street racers’ and ‘car cruisers’ are being warned they could face a prison sentence if they breach a High Court injunction which is now in force across the Black Country.