Housing team recognised for outstanding commitment to animal welfare in Sandwell Sandwell Council is proud to announce it has been awarded Gold for Housing in the RSPCA PawPrints Awards 2025, the only scheme of its kind in England and Wales. This prestigious honour recognises our commitment to developing pet-friendly housing policies and proactive support for …
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The ribbon has officially been cut on the newly refurbished Wednesbury Hub, formerly the Friar Park Hub, thanks to a £1.1 m cash injection from the Premier League, The FA and the Football Foundation Originally opened in 2011, the small-sided 3G pitches, gym and community pavilion at this site had fallen into disrepair – severely …
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Sacred Heart Primary School in Tipton was filled with golden joy last week, as pupils and staff came together to celebrate their achievement of the UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award. The award is a recognition of the school’s commitment to children’s rights and wellbeing. They are the first primary school in Sandwell to receive …
The Sandwell community came together for a charity penalty shootout aimed at raising awareness of youth mental health and encouraging local engagement through sport and wellbeing. The event took place on Sunday 26 October 2025 at York Road Sports and Social Club in Sandwell, drawing families and football fans from across Sandwell and Oldbury for …
A stunning new sculpture honouring Black Country workers who carried out reserved occupations during the Second World War is to be unveiled in Sandwell. And people are now invited to put forward names of family members who held reserved occupations to be added to the monument in time for its unveiling at St Luke’s Churchyard, …
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Work is under way to build 55 new affordable homes in Tipton as part of a regeneration project set to bring wide-ranging benefits to the town centre. Sandwell Council, together with Torsion Construction Ltd, held a groundbreaking ceremony (15 October) to officially mark the start of building much-needed council homes in Union Street. Town centre …
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Friar Park Millennium Centre Milestone The Friar Park Millennium Centre, a community hub in the heart of Wednesbury’s Friar Park, today celebrated a major milestone with the official spade-in-the-ground ceremony marking the start of its expansion and refurbishment project. This new development is part of the Levelling Up Partnership Programme, a Government-backed initiative aimed at …
BIRMINGHAM, UK — A Birmingham community organisation has unveiled a new discount card designed to help residents save money while strengthening local businesses across the West Midlands. Desire Community Hub (DCH), based in Balsall Heath, has launched the Community Saver Card, which offers exclusive discounts and special offers from a wide network of participating local …
We are urging residents to use fireworks safely, responsibly and considerately this autumn as fireworks season begins with celebrations such as Bonfire Night, Diwali and other community events. Fireworks can be an exciting part of seasonal festivities, but they can also cause distress to pets, wildlife and vulnerable residents. The council is encouraging everyone to think …
Sandwell is set to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War by planting 80 native trees across six local parks. This will create new Peace Gardens and Woodlands that will stand as living memorials for generations to come. The initiative will see trees planted in each of the borough’s six towns: West …
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