Ambitious bid for Smethwick to be first ever UK Town of Culture
Sandwell Council is entering Smethwick into the first ever UK Town of Culture competition, celebrating the town’s vibrant and cohesive community, rich heritage and growing arts and culture scene.
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Extensive upgrade to Haden Hill Leisure Centre planned
Sandwell Council has today announced the temporary closure of Haden Hill Leisure Centre from Thursday 28 March while it undergoes an extensive upgrade.
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Government intervention at Sandwell Council to end
The Minister for Local Government, Simon Hoare MP, has today (Thursday 7 March) confirmed that Government intervention at Sandwell Council will come to an end.
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Reminder - Service in Sandwell to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Sandwell Council will mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a special service on Sunday 28 January to be held from 11am – 12 noon in the Memorial Gardens at Highfields House, High Street, West Bromwich.
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Minister praises ‘significant improvements’ at Sandwell Council
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Simon Hoare MP, paid tribute to Sandwell Council yesterday (Thursday 18 January).
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Health research in Sandwell given £5million boost
Sandwell Council has been awarded up to £5 million funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Sandwell students join global art initiative
A new art project has been installed by secondary school students from the Phoenix Collegiate in West Bromwich.
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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.
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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.
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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.