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's newest cemetery officially opens
Sandwell’s newest cemetery – which will secure burials in the borough for decades to come – has been officially opened in Rowley Regis.
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Sandwell hosts successful summit for young people at risk of exploitation
Sandwell Council partnered with West Midlands Police to host a youth summit for young people at risk of exploitation or on the brink of exclusion to consult with them about the issues they face today.
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Sandwell welcomes fleet of new electric sweepers to its cleaning operations
Sandwell Council has welcomed a fleet of new, innovative electric sweepers to its street cleansing operations as part of its commitment to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2041.
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Tributes paid to Baroness Boothroyd
Tributes were paid today (Monday 27 February) to Betty Boothroyd, The Right Honourable Baroness Boothroyd of Sandwell, who has died aged 93.
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Sandwell is replacing 51 localised Smoke Control Areas (SCAs) with one boroughwide SCA
Following the full council meeting on Tuesday 8 November 2022 Sandwell Council unanimously agreed to declare the whole borough of Sandwell as a Smoke Control Area (SCA) under the Clean Air Act 1993.
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Sandwell Council shortlisted for prestigious national award for work of Sandwell Language Network
Sandwell Council has been shortlisted in the Public Health category at the LGC awards for its work with the Sandwell Language Network (SLN).
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High Court continues interim Black Country street racing ban
The High Court has continued the interim injunction banning ‘street racing’, also known as ‘car cruising’, in the Black Country.
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Sandwell Council’s financial plan to protect essential services and support with the cost of living
A proposed budget for the financial year 2023/24 was agreed at Sandwell Council’s cabinet meeting today (Wednesday 15 February).
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Plans to tackle M5 J1 congestion announced
Sandwell Council, supported by West Bromwich Albion Football Club, announces plans to implement short and long-term measures to ease congestion at Junction 1 of the M5 motorway.
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Residents highlight support of Welfare Rights Team in £34million boost
Sandwell Council’s Welfare Rights Team has helped residents claim more than £34million in extra benefits since April 2021 – money that people were entitled to but not claiming.