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From Domestic Violence Refuge to CEO: I Built My Life Again | By Tammy Takkar Today, people see me as a CEO, entrepreneur, educator and wellbeing professional. They see Active Clinic, the qualifications, the achievements and the woman I have become. But behind that woman is a story that took me almost 20 years to feel …

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Sandwell Council has warned would be fly-tippers that they will be pursued in the courts. The latest warning comes after an individual accused of fly tipping failed to attend court to answer charges relating to illegally dumped waste and was issued with a warrant for their arrest. The case relates to a fly-tipping offence committed in …

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Sandwell Children’s Trust has welcomed the publication of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation’s inspection report, which has awarded Sandwell Youth Justice Service (YJS) an overall rating of ‘Good’ with outstanding elements. The report praised the service’s innovative and ambitious approach to supporting children and young people, highlighting strong partnership working, effective responses to exploitation and …

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Sandwell Council’s campaign to tackle the sale of illegal goods in Cradley Heath has reached another milestone after a seventh shop was ordered to close by the courts. A three-month Closure Order was granted for Vape Express at Dudley Magistrates’ Court today following action by Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards team and partner agencies. The latest …

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Brand-new agility equipment.in Sandwell Valley’s Dog Park Following the successful launch of Sandwell Valley’s Dog Park earlier this year, the first field has now been equipped with brand-new and exciting agility equipment, giving dogs and their owners even more ways to enjoy the dedicated facility. The new equipment has been designed with a natural aesthetic, …

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Sandwell Council has returned to a notorious fly-tipping hotspot at Forge Lane and Park Lane after more illegally dumped waste appeared just weeks after a major enforcement and clean-up operation. Sandwell Council has returned to a notorious fly-tipping hotspot at Forge Lane and Park Lane after more illegally dumped waste appeared just weeks after a …

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Hundreds of people in need of help and support have benefited from a pilot free advice centre set up by Sandwell Council. The Smethwick Advice Centre, based at Smethwick Library every Wednesday, offers support with money, benefits, employment and a range of other issues. More than 200 people have already attended the weekly advice sessions, …

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Fraudsters prosecuted, 42 council homes recovered, and hundreds of fraudulent claims stopped as Council steps up fight against economic crime. Fraudsters prosecuted, 42 council homes recovered, and hundreds of fraudulent claims stopped as Council steps up fight against economic crime Sandwell Council’s Counter Fraud Unit has protected more than £4.3 million of public funds during …

Sandwell Council fraud investigations protect more than £4 million of public money Read More »