VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in Sandwell
The 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) will be celebrated in Sandwell in May with a civic service, street parties and a Fabulous 40s event to honour the Second World War generation.
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Sandwell Council organises Tipton community clean up
As part of Sandwell’s continuing green corridor improvements scheme in Tipton, a community clean-up was undertaken at The Railer (Upper Church Road end) on Tuesday 3 December.
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Residents have their say on new eco-park
Community workshops were held last week (29 November) for residents to find out more about the plans and help shape the future of the Brandhall Eco-Park.
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Sandwell Council renews West Bromwich Public Space Protection Order
Sandwell Council’s cabinet has renewed the West Bromwich Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) at a meeting last night (Wednesday 4 December).
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Sandwell Council hosts inaugural Business Growth and Employment Summit
Sandwell Council has proudly hosted its first-ever Business Growth and Employment Summit, bringing together key figures from the business, education and social value sectors.
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Sandwell launches research collaboration to tackle health inequalities
Sandwell Council has launched its five-year Better Research for Better Health programme, bringing in £5 million funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
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Sandwell Council wins at prestigious planning industry awards
Sandwell Council has been named as Planning Authority of the Year at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2024.
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Sandwell Council Leader given inaugural Massingham award at RSPCA PawPrints Awards
Sandwell Council Leader Councillor Kerrie Carmichael has been awarded the first ever Massingham Advocacy Award at the RSPCA PawPrints Awards.
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Friar Park Millennium Centre refurbishment and extension – information sharing events
Sandwell Council is inviting residents to drop-in events on 1 and 2 December to find out more about the planned refurbishment and extension of the Friar Park Millennium Centre in Wednesbury.
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Combatting the sale of knives to underage people
Nine out of ten shops failed to ask young people for identification when trying to buy knives and other bladed items.
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Sandwell Council engages young voices in UK Parliament Week
As part of UK Parliament Week (18 to 24 November), Sandwell Council hosted a series of interactive workshops for young people and schools across Sandwell.