Sandwell invites families to enjoy a Festival of Free Play this Half Term with more than 25 events
Families across Sandwell are being invited to celebrate play, creativity and community this half term as Sandwell Council launches its Festival of Free Play, featuring more than 25 free activities.
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Stay safe this summer – please don’t swim in open water
Sandwell Council is reminding people of the dangers of open water – and urging them to only swim in supervised swimming pools.
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Sandwell welcomes West Midlands Growth Plan
The Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker has launched the region’s new growth plan.
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Summer vaccinations – use the summer to get your children up to date with their vaccinations
The Public Health team at Sandwell Council is urging families to use the summer break to check that children’s vaccinations are up to date.
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West Bromwich convenience store closed down over illegal tobacco and vape sales
A West Bromwich shop which sold vapes to children, illegal cigarettes and counterfeit goods has been closed down by Sandwell Council.
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Sandwell’s parks gain another national Green Flag Award
Sandwell is proud to announce that in the latest national Green Flag Awards, 15 of our parks and green spaces have once again been recognised as well managed.
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Sandwell Council launches new stop smoking service
Sandwell Council is proud to launch Stop For Life Sandwell, a new community stop smoking service designed to help people quit and live healthier lives.
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Significant milestones reached in £20.4million Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership
Wednesbury Town Centre is further benefiting from improvements made under the Levelling Up Partnership, as a community square opens following community safety improvements.
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School meal holiday vouchers to continue for Sandwell children plus cash for families in crisis
Sandwell Council will continue supporting families of 46,000 children with vouchers during school holidays.
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Sandwell’s Bart Shirm makes it to win regional Young Planner of the Year
We're delighted to announce that our colleague Bart Shirm has won the regional RTPI Young Planner of the Year Awards for Planning Excellence 2025!
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Have your say: help shape the future of Smethwick
Residents, community groups and businesses in Smethwick are being urged to take part in an important online survey to help shape the town’s future.