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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The first Motown & Soul Night Out at Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre
Sandwell Council is inviting residents to step back in time and groove to live, timeless classics at its first Motown & Soul Night Out on Saturday 28 June 2025 at Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre.
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Forge Mill Farm’s “Farming Fortnight”
Forge Mill Farm has proudly wrapped up a hugely successful “Farming Fortnight,” welcoming over 880 participants from 41 groups to the farm in the last two weeks.
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Sandwell Council starts work on crossing at Heath Street
Sandwell Council is starting work on a ‘Tiger Crossing’ and new canal access at Heath Street Smethwick on Monday 16 June.
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Volunteers’ Week in Sandwell – thank you, every single one of you!
Volunteers’ Week in Sandwell has been incredible as we’ve celebrated the estimated 48,000 helpers across the six towns.
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Remediation work at High Bullen Long Stay Car Park
Sandwell Council is to start remediation work at the High Bullen Car Park as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver the Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan.
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Safer 6 is back – working together for a Safer Sandwell
The Safer 6 campaign returns to Sandwell from Monday (9 June) for six weeks of focused action and activities to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and other community concerns.
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Further warning issued as Sandwell takes 11th street racer to court
An 11th driver has been be brought before the courts by Sandwell Council for breaching the Black Country-wide street racing injunction on the borough’s roads.
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Sandwell to introduce changes to bin collections from 15 September 2025
From 15 September this year, Sandwell Council will introduce changes to bin collections to improve recycling quality and meet new Government regulations.
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Sandwell councillors take on walking challenge for men’s mental health
Two Sandwell councillors are taking on a walking challenge to raise awareness of men’s mental health.
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New health centre proposed for Smethwick’s historic Thimblemill Baths building
Plans have been announced to convert Smethwick’s former Thimblemill Baths building into a multi-million pound primary care and community health centre.