Sandwell Council welcomes 100 apprentices, delivering on the Sandwell Story
Sandwell Council has already achieved its ambition of 100 new apprenticeships, marking a significant milestone in turning the Sandwell Story into reality.
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Sandwell saves over £250k in fraud
Sandwell Council has issued a report which shows it has saved over a quarter of a million pounds in fraud in the financial year of 2023/2024.
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Successful crackdown on counterfeit vapes and tobacco in Sandwell
More than 3,000 illegal vapes have been seized in Sandwell thanks to a multi-agency crackdown on selling counterfeit vapes and tobacco.
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Record number of visitors choose West Midlands in 2023
More people visited the West Midlands in 2023 than ever before, with 145.4 million spending time in the region to enjoy its culture, food, retail, hospitality, sporting and business events offer.
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Sandwell leads the way in tackling Blue Badge fraud
Sandwell Council’s work to tackle Blue Badge fraud has been acknowledged with a national award.
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Help football come home to Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy!
Staff and students from Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy in Tividale have taken part in a 16-mile sponsored walk to raise funds for a new 3G football pitch.
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Work protects “beautiful shine” on Smethwick’s Lions of the Great War memorial
Community leaders joined together at the invitation of Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick to welcome recent work on the iconic Lions of the Great War statue that’s keeping the memorial looking its best.
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Have your say on the future of Smethwick
New consultation is underway in Smethwick!
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Sandwell landlords urged to check if they need housing licence under new scheme
On the 19 June 2024 Sandwell Council’s Cabinet approved the implementation of a borough wide additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
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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.
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Street racer receives suspended prison sentence and £1,700 court bill for racing in West Bromwich
Sandwell Council has obtained another suspended prison sentence for a new breach of the street racing injunction on Kenrick Way, West Bromwich.