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Better Slippers project helps Sandwell residents stay safe and confident on their feet

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More than 140 Sandwell residents have benefitted from the Better Slippers pilot project. Funded by Sandwell Council’s Public Health Team, the initiative has supported local people living with mobility issues, providing them with high-quality slippers that are comfortable, easy to wear, fitted with non-slip soles and designed to reduce the risk of slips, trips and …

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Council announces plans for Community Road Safety Concern Programme

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Road Safety Sandwell Council has confirmed that its new Community Road Safety Concern Programme 2025/26 is moving ahead, with schemes now being designed and the first works expected on site from January 2026. The programme was established earlier this year following the allocation of additional funding to address locations where local residents, councillors, and MPs …

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Two more drivers before the courts for Kenrick Way street racing

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Two drivers who raced each other along Kenrick Way in West Bromwich have become the latest brought before the courts by Sandwell Council for breaching the Black Country-wide street racing injunction. Both men received suspended prison sentences and they each face a court bill of more than £2,000. Appearing at Birmingham High Court on …

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A statement from the Leader of Sandwell Council following incident in Oldbury

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At Sandwell Council we take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, discrimination or hate. “I know many of you will be shocked by the awful incident in Oldbury last week which the Police have been investigating as a racially-motivated attack. We stand against racism, misogyny and hate, and work closely with the Police …

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Work begins on new £24million Haden Hill Leisure Centre in Cradley Heath

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Work has started on-site in preparation for a brand-new £24million Haden Hill Leisure Centre. The new leisure centre will feature a wide range of facilities including a main swimming pool, a learner pool, two multi-purpose studios, a 100-station gym, a 27-station indoor cycling studio, a four-court sports hall and a dedicated community room. Contractor Speller …

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Sandwell receives national recognition for Blue Badge fraud crackdown

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The British Parking Awards have recognised Sandwell Council and APCOA for cracking down on Blue Badge misuse and fraud to help protect spaces for people who are disabled or have mobility issues. Since April 2023, Sandwell Council has brought 30 successful prosecutions for Blue Badge fraud. The authority has also issued a further 31 warning …

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Primary school admissions now open in Sandwell

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Sandwell Council is reminding parents and carers that applications for reception and junior school places for the academic year starting in September 2026 are now open. If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, or is currently in Year 2 at an infant school and due to move to a junior …

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Sandwell businesses warned about licensing scam

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Businesses with alcohol licences in Sandwell are being warned about a new scam. Sandwell Council is asking all Premises Licence Holders to be alert to fraudsters calling them and claiming to be a licensing officer asking for payment of their annual fee. A recent incident involved a man calling a Sandwell business owner, asking …

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World Suicide Prevention Day: Let’s get men talking in Sandwell

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“You ok, mate?” is a new public health campaign being launched in Sandwell to tackle the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and encourage more men to talk about their mental health. Content warning – discussions of suicide The campaign, which launches today (Wednesday 10 September), features photos and videos of local men talking about their own …

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Operation Sharknet hits Sandwell to crack down on loan sharks

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The fight against loan sharks comes to the Black Country this month (SEPT) as Operation Sharknet hits the streets of Sandwell. The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is working with Sandwell Council and West Midlands Police to bring its campaign to the area next week to raise awareness about the dangers of loan sharks …

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