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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Sandwell Council has officially unveiled a new piece of artwork created by local young people, now proudly displayed in the courtyard at Café Crem, Sandwell Valley Crematorium. The unveiling event brought together members of the council’s Cabinet, youth workers, artists and the young people themselves to celebrate the transformation of the once-plain courtyard into a vibrant …
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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 …
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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