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.
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Sandwell Council wins at prestigious planning industry awards
Sandwell Council has been named as Planning Authority of the Year at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2024.
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Sandwell Council Leader given inaugural Massingham award at RSPCA PawPrints Awards
Sandwell Council Leader Councillor Kerrie Carmichael has been awarded the first ever Massingham Advocacy Award at the RSPCA PawPrints Awards.
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Friar Park Millennium Centre refurbishment and extension – information sharing events
Sandwell Council is inviting residents to drop-in events on 1 and 2 December to find out more about the planned refurbishment and extension of the Friar Park Millennium Centre in Wednesbury.
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Combatting the sale of knives to underage people
Nine out of ten shops failed to ask young people for identification when trying to buy knives and other bladed items.
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Sandwell Council engages young voices in UK Parliament Week
As part of UK Parliament Week (18 to 24 November), Sandwell Council hosted a series of interactive workshops for young people and schools across Sandwell.
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Anti-Bullying Week 2024
Sandwell Council’s SHAPE Anti-Bullying Roadshow is back.
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Help us make Sandwell leafier by nominating tree planting sites
Sandwell Council is asking residents where they would like to see more trees planted this year.
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Bin lorry fire in Smethwick sparks safety reminder for Sandwell residents
A Sandwell Council refuse collection crew experienced first-hand the dangers of people putting batteries or electricals in the general waste when a fire broke out in the rear of their bin lorry.
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Sandwell Council Youth Service drums up support for National Youth Work Week 2024 celebrations
Young people and youth workers in Sandwell are highlighting the variety of youth work opportunities available, as part of the national Youth Work Week celebration.
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New sustainable council homes under construction in Sandwell
Sandwell Council is working with Seddon Housing Partnership to bring 20 new council homes to sites in Oldbury and West Bromwich.