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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

  • Statement following Government announcement regarding intervention

    Following today’s announcement by the Government regarding intervention, here is a statement from the Leader of Sandwell Council.

    Published: Tuesday, 22nd March 2022

  • Sandwell service remembers Duke of Edinburgh

    A Service of Civic Commemoration was held yesterday in Sandwell to celebrate the life and public service of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

    Published: Monday, 12th April 2021

  • Sandwell Aquatics Centre is creating a legacy for Sandwell people

    Sandwell Council is building the Sandwell Aquatics Centre which will leave a legacy for people and businesses in Sandwell and the wider region.

    Published: Friday, 19th February 2021

  • Dive tower completed at Sandwell Aquatics Centre

    Another significant milestone has been reached at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.

    Published: Friday, 12th February 2021

  • Sandwell Aquatics Centre is creating job opportunities for young people in Sandwell

    Sandwell Council is building the new state-of-the-art Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick which is providing opportunities for local people in Sandwell to gain new skills and employment.

    Published: Friday, 12th February 2021

  • Major milestone reached on the Sandwell Aquatics Centre site

    This month marks a huge milestone at the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.

    Published: Monday, 19th October 2020

  • Highways Improvement Works Begin for Sandwell Aquatics Centre

    Sandwell Council will shortly be starting highways improvement work surrounding the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.

    Published: Friday, 21st August 2020

  • Construction work at Sandwell Aquatics Centre

    Construction work resumed yesterday (26 March) on the site of the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Londonderry Lane, Smethwick, following a 24-hour pause.

    Published: Friday, 27th March 2020

  • Major construction work at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre site

    Major construction is now under way on the Sandwell Aquatics Centre. What will be a state-of-the-art venue is being built to host swimming and diving at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

    Published: Thursday, 27th February 2020

  • Wates appointed as main contractor for Sandwell Aquatics Centre

    Wates Construction has been confirmed as the main contractor for the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.

    Published: Thursday, 23rd January 2020

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