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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Energy saving pool covers installed at Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Sandwell Council is pleased to announce that five pool covers have recently been installed at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre.
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Apartments refurbished and new homes provided in Wednesbury
Council homes in a Wednesbury neighbourhood have undergone a major refurbishment, with two new apartments also created to help provide much-needed housing.
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Planning approved for Sandwell’s new Haden Hill leisure facility
Planning permission for the redevelopment of Haden Hill Leisure Centre has been approved by Sandwell Council’s Planning Authority.
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Preserving the past in Wednesbury as historic horse troughs move to new home
As work to improve Wednesbury town centre continues, the town’s history is also being preserved.
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Sandwell Council unveils improvements to ‘The Railer’ and ‘The Cracker’ green spaces in Tipton
The Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE, officially unveiled ‘The Railer’ and ‘The Cracker’ green spaces in Tipton at a ceremony on Friday 21 March.
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VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in Sandwell
The 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) will be celebrated in Sandwell in May with a civic service, street parties and a Fabulous 40s event to honour the Second World War generation.
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Work starting soon on Blackheath Bus Interchange
Work is set to start on the Blackheath Bus Interchange Project, marking a major milestone in the regeneration of the town.
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Children and young people share ideas for making Sandwell more child-friendly
Children and young people took part in a special event this month as part of Sandwell Council’s partnership with the children’s charity the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK).
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New toddler play area among additional improvements coming to Britannia Park
More improvements are on the way at Britannia Park in Rowley Regis, including a dedicated toddler play area set to benefit local children and families.
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Pupil’s street sign design helps promote safe and responsible parking around Oldbury school
Children in Oldbury are urging safe and responsible parking around their school after taking part in a street sign competition run by Sandwell Council, with the winning design created by pupil Sarina.