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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Sandwell Council signs Young Carers Covenant
The council has signed the Young Carers Covenant to mark Young Carers Action Day today, strengthening its commitment to improving support and opportunities for young carers and young adult carers.
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Sandwell Council brings dozens of privately-owned empty homes back into use for local families
Sandwell Council has helped turn dozens of abandoned properties into homes as part of a major push to tackle empty properties across the borough.
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Sandwell residents recycle record amounts of paper and card
Residents are being thanked by Sandwell Council after recycling a record amount of quality paper, card and food waste since the borough’s new waste and recycling service launched last September.
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Ofsted joy for Oldbury primary school where staff and pupils look forward to brand-new facilities
Staff and pupils at an Oldbury primary school are celebrating a very positive Ofsted inspection report, while also looking forward to moving to a brand-new building for the future.
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Sandwell Council celebrates ‘Good’ CQC rating
Adult Social Care leaders at the council have committed to listening to people with lived experience and continuing to improve services to build on its ‘Good’ rating following an assessment by the CQC
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Sandwell’s new UK Youth Parliament representatives announced
Young people across Sandwell have chosen their two representatives for the UK Youth Parliament.
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Spades in the ground for new Hydes Road pavilion as Wednesbury marks major community investment
The Hydes Road Pavilion, a valued community hub in the heart of Wednesbury, has celebrated a major milestone with an official spade-in-the-ground ceremony to mark the start of a brand-new pavilion.
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New Sandwell Careers website launched
A new website has been launched, designed to make it easier for young people to explore their career ideas and take the next step in their careers journey.
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Sandwell Council announces £100,000 investment to transform Unett Street Play Area
Sandwell Council has begun improvement works at Unett Street Play Area in Smethwick, marking a significant milestone in the council’s ongoing commitment to enhancing local green spaces for residents.
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Sandwell Council invests over £1 million to strengthen response to anti-social behaviour
Sandwell Council is investing over £1million in a strengthened, borough-wide anti-social behaviour (ASB) service.