Sandwell launches free parking and free market stall pilot in Wednesbury and Great Bridge to boost town centres
Residents, visitors and traders are set to benefit from a major new initiative aimed at boosting footfall, supporting local businesses and strengthening town centres in Wednesbury and Great Bridge.
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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.
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Join us in celebrating the King’s Coronation at Sandwell Valley on Sunday 7 May
People in Sandwell are being invited to come together and celebrate His Majesty, the King’s Coronation at a special free event at Sandwell Valley on Sunday, 7 May from 4pm until late.
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Street racing injunction review hearing next month
A review hearing will take place next month 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.
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Sandwell Council’s financial plan to protect essential services and support with the cost of living
A proposed budget for the financial year 2023/24 was agreed at Sandwell Council’s cabinet meeting today (Wednesday 15 February).
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Street racers face jail for breaching High Court injunction
Would-be ‘street racers’ and ‘car cruisers’ are being warned they could face a prison sentence if they breach a High Court injunction which is now in force across the Black Country.
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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.