Sandwell Council is inviting residents and visitors from across the region to join its annual Armed Forces Day event on Saturday 27 June 2026, from 10.45am to 4pm in Civic Square, Oldbury, B69 3AD Join us for a day of celebration as the community comes together to honour the service and dedication of the Armed …
Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign is now underway, with the first launch event taking place in Oldbury to mark the beginning of six weeks of action across the six towns of borough. The event brought together a wide range of partners, services and residents, giving the community an opportunity to meet local teams, learn about available …
Safer 6 gets underway in Sandwell with successful first launch event Read More »
Sandwell Council has won Campaign of the Year at the 2026 Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards The award was won for its impactful men’s mental health campaign, You ok, mate?, as it continues to support residents’ wellbeing through a new series of community mental health walks. The national award recognises the council’s innovative and compassionate …
Sandwell Council has been named the ‘Most Improved Council’ at this year’s Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards. Shokat Lal, Chief Executive of Sandwell Council, said: “We’re really proud of the progress we’ve made in recent years. Winning this prestigious award is fantastic recognition of the positive impact the improvements we’ve made are now having for …
Street racers on Sandwell’s roads still face being brought before the courts under a High Court injunction order. Following public statements made this week, Sandwell Council has confirmed it has not pulled out – and has no plans to pull out – of the street racing injunction that covers three Black Country council areas – …
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Sandwell Council is once again joining forces with police and partners to deliver Safer 6 2026 – a six-week programme of action focused on making communities cleaner, safer and stronger. Running from 8 June to 19 July 2026, Safer 6 will bring a coordinated programme of activities to each of Sandwell’s six towns, tackling crime, anti-social behaviour …
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In a world where second chances are often hard to come by, Jamil Ahmed is proving that real change is possible. Once known for living the dangerous life of a gangster, James has turned his back on crime and dedicated his life to helping some of the most vulnerable people in his community. Today, instead …
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Operation by Trading Standards Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards officers – in partnership with West Midlands Police and brand protection officers from WRi Group – have seized a large quantity of counterfeit designer goods from a warehouse in Smethwick. The seizure followed an investigation into the use of TikTok to advertise fake products for sale. Items …
More than £1million worth of counterfeit designer goods seized in Smethwick Read More »
Three female entrepreneurs have launched the UK’s first of a kind clinic dedicated to weight loss will officially open its doors this month, setting a new benchmark for personalised… Three female entrepreneurs have launched the UK’s first of a kind clinic dedicated to weight loss will officially open its doors this month, setting a new …
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UK’s Biggest Bhangra Promoter Turns Storyteller – Hits Amazon #1 Bestseller with a New Fantasy Epic Like No Other. About the Book What if the next great fantasy universe didn’t come from Norse legend or Celtic myth, but from the rich storytelling tradition of rural India? Gurd Chahal’s debut book ‘Cha’nir and the Light of …
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