Sandwell freezes parking charges while review is undertaken
Sandwell Council has announced that it is freezing car parking charges while it undertakes a thorough review into parking charges right across the borough.
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Introducing Sandwell’s new Mayor – Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE
Councillor Syeda Khatun MBE (Tipton Green ward) is the new Mayor of Sandwell following a ceremony in the Council Chamber at Sandwell Council House today (Tuesday 21 May).
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Full injunction banning street racing in force in Black Country
The High Court has granted a full and final injunction banning 'street racing', also known as 'car cruising', in the Black Country.
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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 2024/25. Cabinet Members and their portfolios are:
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Another street racer receives suspended prison sentence for racing in Kenrick Way, West Bromwich
A driver who raced another vehicle and drove at a speed of around 80mph along Kenrick Way in West Bromwich has received a suspended prison sentence.
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Street racers warned that insurers will be told of offences
Drivers who breach a Black Country-wide High Court injunction banning street racing will be hit in the pocket – with police vowing to inform insurance companies of any convictions.
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Sandwell young people ‘take over’ police meeting to give their views
Sandwell young people ‘took over’ a top-level board meeting to give their views and opinions on a range of issues to West Midlands Police.
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Pregnant mothers encouraged to get vaccinated to prevent whooping cough in babies
Cases of whooping cough have seen a national increase, with 1,319 confirmed cases in March alone and five infant deaths in England between January and March 2024.
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Sandwell Council launches Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan
Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to have their say on the draft Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan.
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Sandwell Council shortlisted for two Inside Housing Awards
Sandwell Council has been shortlisted for Team of the Year and a hard-working Sandwell Council tenant has been nominated for the Tenant of the Year award at this year’s Inside Housing awards.
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Road improvement project in Wednesbury set to start
Work is set to begin on a major road improvement scheme to introduce new safety measures in Wednesbury from Sunday (12 May).