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5 Sep 2024
Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan approved
The masterplan for Wednesbury's future has been unveiled.
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27 Aug 2024
Celebrate Sandwell's Heritage this September
Join Sandwell Museums and Sandwell Archives services to celebrate the return of the Heritage Open Days festival this September.
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2 Sep 2024
Council Leader wins RSPCA PawPrints award
Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, has been awarded the first ever Massingham Advocacy Award in the RSPCA PawPrints Awards.
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23 Aug 2024
Winning names announced for new recycling bin lorries
Sandwell Council and waste partner Serco are delighted to announce the 12 winners names from the "Name That Bin Lorry" competition.
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23 Aug 2024
Have your say on a new political map for Sandwell Council
A new pattern of wards is being developed for Sandwell Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and organisations think about their local area.
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21 Aug 2024
Whooping cough vaccine for pregnant women
It is now more important than ever for pregnant women to get vaccinated to protect their babies and children from this dangerous illness.