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 Green Spaces Improvements Update
The Green Spaces Strategy approved by Sandwell Council's Cabinet in June 2022 set out an ambitious programme of works, and a commitment to keep residents informed of progress.
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Brand new buses mean farewell tour for the Sandwell Youth Bus
Sandwell Council’s Youth Service has invested in two new buses to replace the aging Sandwell Youth Bus as it comes to the end of its life as a mobile youth centre.
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Sandwell waste services trial revolving refuse collection vehicle
Sandwell Council’s waste partner Serco has trialled an innovative waste collection vehicle featuring a unique revolving packing system.
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Sandwell Schools top national walking challenge
Moat Farm Junior School in Oldbury school is celebrating after topping a national league table measuring how many of their pupils walk to school and how often.
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Exciting new cycling routes within Sandwell Valley
Work on the exciting new Sandwell urban bike park and cycling trails in Sandwell Valley is now underway.
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Sandwell welcomes funding for regeneration of Tipton town centre
Sandwell Council is welcoming the announcement in the 2023 budget that £20m of funding will be made available to regenerate Tipton town centre.
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Commissioners report ‘considerable progress’ at Sandwell Council
The Government yesterday (16 March) published a report by the commissioners appointed to support Sandwell Council.
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Sandwell Council partners with Randox Health to launch free health checks service
Thousands of eligible Sandwell residents are being offered diagnostic NHS Health Checks to detect any early signs of diabetes, heart and kidney disease and hypertension.
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Joint community programme launched to address health inequalities across Sandwell
Sandwell Council and Sandwell Consortium have launched a new programme to support people with mental health and wellbeing, including helping to prevent and manage long-term health conditions.
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Kaleidoscope Plus Group receives funding boost to support mental health and wellbeing in Sandwell
Refugees and asylum seekers of all ages residing in Sandwell will benefit from a specially designed wellbeing programme following a funding grant of £59,000.
