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 residents recycle record amounts of paper and card
Residents are being thanked by Sandwell Council after recycling a record amount of quality paper, card and food waste since the borough’s new waste and recycling service launched last September.
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Ofsted joy for Oldbury primary school where staff and pupils look forward to brand-new facilities
Staff and pupils at an Oldbury primary school are celebrating a very positive Ofsted inspection report, while also looking forward to moving to a brand-new building for the future.
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Sandwell Council celebrates ‘Good’ CQC rating
Adult Social Care leaders at the council have committed to listening to people with lived experience and continuing to improve services to build on its ‘Good’ rating following an assessment by the CQC
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Sandwell’s new UK Youth Parliament representatives announced
Young people across Sandwell have chosen their two representatives for the UK Youth Parliament.
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Spades in the ground for new Hydes Road pavilion as Wednesbury marks major community investment
The Hydes Road Pavilion, a valued community hub in the heart of Wednesbury, has celebrated a major milestone with an official spade-in-the-ground ceremony to mark the start of a brand-new pavilion.
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New Sandwell Careers website launched
A new website has been launched, designed to make it easier for young people to explore their career ideas and take the next step in their careers journey.
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Sandwell Council announces £100,000 investment to transform Unett Street Play Area
Sandwell Council has begun improvement works at Unett Street Play Area in Smethwick, marking a significant milestone in the council’s ongoing commitment to enhancing local green spaces for residents.
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Sandwell Council invests over £1 million to strengthen response to anti-social behaviour
Sandwell Council is investing over £1million in a strengthened, borough-wide anti-social behaviour (ASB) service.
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A successful wedding showcase event at Sandwell Valley
Couples were introduced to Sandwell Valley’s countryside licensed ceremony and reception facilities.
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Sandwell maintains vigilance against fraud
Sandwell Council’s fraud team has stopped fraud and error to the value of over £800k.