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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

  • Sandwell Council launches a radio scheme to tackle crime in Wednesbury

    Sandwell Council has launched a new radio link scheme that connects businesses in Wednesbury Town Centre to the council’s CCTV control room, the police and the bus station. 

    Published: Thursday, 26th June 2025

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    Sandwell leads the way for road maintenance and tackling potholes

    Sandwell Council continues to lead the way in maintaining roads and tackling potholes according to latest public satisfaction surveys.

    Published: Thursday, 26th June 2025

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    Region shares new story for Sandwell

    Young people, industry and leaders share how together they’re Making It Sandwell.

    Published: Wednesday, 25th June 2025

  • Armed Forces Day 2025

    Sandwell Council is inviting residents and people from further afield to join Sandwell’s annual Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June 2025 from 10.45am to 4pm at the Civic Square, Oldbury.

    Published: Monday, 23rd June 2025

  • Left to right at the Auntie Duck book reading, Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker, Corngreaves Academy Headteacher Jo Robinson and Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Wellbeing Councillor Jackie Taylor.

    Children to breathe easier as schools help tackle pollution on Clean Air Day

    West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker went back to school to announce a new education programme that will help thousands more schoolchildren improve the air quality where they live.

    Published: Friday, 20th June 2025

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    Last chance to apply for the Active Travel Community Grant

    Sandwell Council is currently running a Community Grant Scheme for projects which get people walking, wheeling, or cycling. It’s open to charities, community groups and schools.

    Published: Thursday, 19th June 2025

  • A letter to the Consul General of India

    Dear Dr. M. Venkatachalam IFS,

    Published: Thursday, 19th June 2025

  • Sandwell SHAPE Youth Summer Fest is back on Saturday 12 July

    Sandwell’s SHAPE Youth Summer Fest is back for 2025 with the biggest selection of free activities ever!

    Published: Wednesday, 18th June 2025

  • New housing planned for Grafton Lodge site

    Sandwell Council has announced the sale of the Grafton Lodge site for the creation of much needed housing.

    Published: Wednesday, 18th June 2025

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    Wrights Bridge reopens after major repairs

    Waterways charity Canal & River Trust, working in partnership with Sandwell Council, has reopened the 129-year-old Wrights Bridge after extensive repairs.

    Published: Monday, 16th June 2025

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