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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Free prescriptions for care leavers in the Black Country
Care leavers in the Black Country, who are not entitled to free prescriptions, can now apply for a pre-payment certificate so they don’t have to pay for prescribed medication.
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New meadow to be planted at West Bromwich town community garden
On 28 September, Multistory, on behalf of Sandwell Council, will be working with The Wildlife Trust and local volunteers to plant a meadow at the New Square Community Garden.
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New council homes in Wednesbury
Five new council homes have been completed with tenants moving in at a new development at King Street in Wednesbury.
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Two brand-new buses delivered to Sandwell Council
Two brand-new, double-decker buses have been delivered to Sandwell Council and are about to undergo conversion (with input from young people) to become the borough’s youth buses.
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Commonwealth Games legacy to benefit Sandwell for decades to come
Sandwell people continue to be inspired by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, a year on from Sandwell Aquatics Centre being a proud host venue for swimming, para swimming and diving competitions.
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West Smethwick Park Pavilion receives defibrillator from Arrive Alive, its first donation to Sandwell’s community parks
The UK’s only registered charity of its kind Arrive Alive has donated its first community-accessible defibrillator to West Smethwick Park Pavilion in Sandwell earlier this month.
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Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service rated 'Good' by Ofsted
The latest inspection carried out by Ofsted on Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service (SAFL) has resulted in the service being given a ‘Good’ rating in all areas.
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Sandwell Council “striving for excellence” as Commissioners report “considerable progress”
The latest report from Government-appointed commissioners at Sandwell Council has been published, noting that “the council continues to make progress on the right path”.
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Sandwell Council and partners celebrate completion of legacy phase of new Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Sandwell Aquatics Centre opens its doors to the public on Monday 24 July having completed its planned transformation into a state-of-the-art community leisure centre for Sandwell and the wider region.
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Young people help shape the future in Sandwell
The voice of young people is set to shape future plans in Sandwell with the Young Person’s Corporate Plan being approved by Sandwell’s Cabinet earlier this month.