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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Street racing banned in Black Country by High Court
The High Court has granted a temporary injunction banning ‘street racing’, also known as ‘car cruising’, across the Black Country.
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Auditors report ‘significant improvements’ at Sandwell Council
Sandwell Council’s external auditors have determined the council has made ‘significant improvements’ during the first six months of government intervention.
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Authorities seek interim street racing ban at High Court next week
The four Black Country councils and West Midlands Police will appear before the High Court next week to apply for an interim injunction to ban "street racing" across the region.
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Government commissioners report early improvements at Sandwell Council
The Government has today (1 December) published a report by the commissioners appointed to support Sandwell Council and help to resolve historic issues in the way the council is run.
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Harvest View now open – helping people to live well and age well
Harvest View – Sandwell’s new flagship social care and health facility and the first of its kind in the West Midlands – is now open.
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Council prepares for challenging budget as Chancellor unveils Autumn Statement
Sandwell Council will work to protect local services as far as possible through the cost of living crisis – as the authority prepares for its most challenging budget since 2010.
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Legacy phase well under way at Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Exciting plans to deliver the legacy phase of the Sandwell Aquatics Centre – and to give Sandwell one of the best community leisure facilities in the country – are taking a huge step forward.
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Public proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III in Sandwell on Sunday (11 September)
Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a ceremony to proclaim His Majesty King Charles III the new Sovereign will take place outside Sandwell Council House in Oldbury on Sunday.
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Our condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The people of Sandwell are deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Sandwell Council hands over Sandwell Aquatics Centre for Birmingham 2022
Sandwell Council officially handed the keys to the Sandwell Aquatics Centre over to Birmingham 2022 yesterday (Monday 27 June) ahead of the Commonwealth Games.