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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Domestic Abuse and Suicide Awareness Day Tuesday 10 September 2024
Tuesday 10 September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and the theme for this year is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" with the call to action to "Start the Conversation".
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Sandwell Council approves Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan
The masterplan for Wednesbury's future has been unveiled today, a document that will guide how the town centre changes over the next 10-15 years and will help the council with decision-making.
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Sandwell Council Leader wins inaugural Massingham award at RSPCA PawPrints Awards
Sandwell Council is proud to announce that its leader, Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, has been awarded the first ever Massingham Advocacy Award in the RSPCA PawPrints Awards.
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Tipton Care scheme marks Starts at Home Day
On Friday 30 August Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Wellbeing, Councillor Jackie Taylor, visited an extra care scheme in Tipton to mark Starts at Home Day.
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CCTV safety boost for Wednesbury town centre and Friar Park
New and upgraded CCTV has been installed in Wednesbury town centre and Friar Park by Sandwell Council.
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New play area opens as part of £2.5million upgrade to park in Rowley Regis
A brand-new play area has been unveiled at Britannia Park in Rowley Regis. The Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Syeda Khatun, officially opened the play area on Tuesday 13 August.
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Winning names announced for new recycling bin lorries
The results are in! Sandwell Council and waste partner Serco are delighted to announce the 12 winners names from the "Name That Bin Lorry" competition.
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Sandwell Council welcomes Planning Inspector’s decision on Great Barr housing estate
Sandwell Council welcomes the Government’s Planning Inspector’s swift decision to reject an appeal to overturn its refusal of planning permission for an estate in Great Barr.
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Sandwell families warned about loan sharks
Sandwell families are being urged to avoid loan sharks this summer, with a special week of action planned.
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Sandwell Council seizes £120,000 of illegal goods
Sandwell Council Trading Standards Officers are continuing their efforts to protect residents and law-abiding businesses by confiscating substantial quantities of illegal, dangerous vapes and tobacco