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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Sandwell Council delivers balanced budget for next financial year
Sandwell Council’s 2024/2025 budget has been approved by full council.
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Final street racing hearing to be held next week
A final hearing into an injunction banning street racing in the Black Country will be heard by the High Court next week.
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Sandwell school wins national reading award
Ferndale Primary School, Great Barr, received the Regional Winner’s Award at the National Read Aloud Challenge last month.
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Sandwell announces new Forge Mill Farm Animal Welfare Policy
Sandwell Council recently approved a new Forge Mill Farm Animal Welfare Policy to enable Forge Mill Farm to become a centre of excellence in animal welfare, food and farming education.
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While Valentine’s Day may be a day of hearts and flowers for many, it isn’t for everyone
Every relationship is different, but domestic abuse can affect those from all communities and backgrounds, regardless of age, sexuality, ethnicity or disabilities.
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National recognition for primary school in Sandwell
A primary school in Friar Park has been celebrating after gaining four accreditations in recognition of teaching standards and values.
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Sandwell Council’s budget for 2024/25 approved by cabinet
A proposed budget for the 2024/25 financial year was approved by Sandwell Council’s cabinet this week.
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New mobile Family Hub introduced in Sandwell
Sandwell Family Hubs have collaborated with Sandwell’s Mobile Library Service to launch the Family Hub Mobile Spoke, offering support to families in the heart of communities.
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Sandwell confirms new Public Spaces Protection Orders
Following a public consultation, Sandwell Council has agreed to the introduction of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) relating to alcohol, dogs and BBQs/fires in public spaces across the Borough
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External auditors report statutory recommendations “can now be lifted” at Sandwell Council
Sandwell Council’s external auditors are “satisfied that the Council has made appropriate progress against the three statutory recommendations, and these can now be lifted.”