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A stunning new sculpture honouring Black Country workers who carried out reserved occupations during the Second World War has been unveiled in Sandwell. And people can put forward names of family members who held reserved occupations to be added to the monument at St Luke’s Churchyard, Cradley Heath. Black Country sculptor Luke Perry was inspired …

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As Youth Work Week 2025 draws to a close, Sandwell Council is celebrating the dedication and impact of youth workers who support young people across the borough every day.   This year’s theme – Building Brighter Futures: Safe places, trusted support, and opportunities to thrive – has shone a spotlight on the life-changing role youth work …

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More than 200 young people have worked together on a community art project, which has been unveiled by youth workers in Sandwell.   A professional artist delivered workshops aboard Sandwell’s double-decker Youth Bus during October half-term, taking canvases to parks and housing estates in each of the six towns. The final designs, which have gone …

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Sandwell’s Youth Service has been shortlisted for a national award. During National Youth Work Week, Sandwell Council is proud to announce that its Youth Service has been shortlisted for the prestigious Children and Young People Now Awards 2025 in the Workforce Development category, recognising the success of its “Grow Our Own” Youth Work Volunteer Programme. The programme, …

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On Sunday (9 November), events will be held across Sandwell to mark Remembrance Sunday. People from all faiths, backgrounds and cultures will unite to commemorate the service and sacrifice of our fallen heroes. Anyone wishing to watch the parades is advised to be there from 10.30am. Parades will be followed by services, during which a …

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On Saturday 1 November, Sandwell Council teamed up with West Bromwich Albion to host ‘You ok, mate?’ a powerful new public health campaign aimed at breaking the silence around men’s mental health. The ‘You ok, mate?’ campaign has already gone viral across social media platforms with over one million views and continued to grow with …

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Sandwell Council has completed a £2.1million investment in six high-quality affordable rent homes in Rowley Regis, designed to meet the needs of larger families in the borough.   All six newly-completed properties – located in Higham’s Close and Pennant Road – are four-bedroom, six-person houses, providing much-needed accommodation for bigger households. Four of the homes …

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Dignitaries and young people cut ribbon at entrance of the West Smethwick Park’s Play Zone Sandwell Council has officially launched a network of nine Football Foundation PlayZones – safe, inclusive, and accessible outdoor sports facilities – across the borough, thanks to a transformative £1.7 million funding from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football …

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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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