Region shares new story for Sandwell
Young people, industry and leaders share how together they’re Making It Sandwell.
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Sandwell Leader announces Cabinet roles and responsibilities
Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, Leader of Sandwell Council, has announced her Cabinet for the municipal year of 2025/26. Cabinet Members and their portfolios are:
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Fostering Sandwell’s Biggest Family
Sandwell Council and Sandwell Children’s Trust are celebrating the launch of Foster Care Fortnight in Sandwell
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Businesses open as usual as next phase of major Blackheath town centre works starts
Businesses will be open as usual during work on the next phase of the Blackheath Bus Interchange project starting on Monday (12 May).
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Join Sandwell Stride walks this Mental Health Awareness Week to boost your health
People are urged to join Sandwell Stride walks during Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 (12 to 18 May) to help boost their health and meet new people.
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Sandwell Council to improve road safety and access at Warley Road/Basons Lane
Sandwell Council has announced a road improvement scheme at the junction of Warley Road and Basons Lane in Oldbury.
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Stay safe swimming in Sandwell
Sandwell has lots of open water including lakes, pools, ponds, canals and rivers, which can be particularly inviting during the summer months, and people are often tempted to swim in them.
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VE Day 80 Peace Cards presented to school children
Tipton Town Libraries Local History Group came up with a wonderful idea to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day by delivering Peace Cards to pupils at local schools.
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Warning issued around illegal sales of knives, tobacco and vapes
Sandwell Council has issued a warning to businesses that sell goods illegally, after seizing more than three quarters of a million pounds worth of illicit tobacco and illegal vapes over the past year.
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Would-be street racers warned of consequences of breaching ban
Would-be street racers are being warned that they could face jail if they breach a High Court injunction in place across the Black Country.
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VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in Sandwell
The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day is set to be celebrated in Sandwell next week with a civic service, a Fabulous 40s event and street parties to honour the Second World War generation.