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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Sandwell is set to have new boundaries for its council wards. The Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It has reviewed Sandwell to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that warding arrangements will help the council work effectively. The Commission has published final …
Plans to regenerate one of the largest brownfield sites in the West Midlands and build a new, 600 home community have reached a key milestone. Sandwell Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have appointed top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat as their preferred developer to construct the Friar Park Urban Village scheme in Wednesbury. …
A team of Sandwell Council staff are taking on a 240km cycling and paddleboarding challenge in aid of incredible children and young people who care for a loved one. Dan Jackson and the Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre team will set out on their adventure next week (Monday 1 September) from the hills of Snowdonia …
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Rising from the soulful heart of Jammu & Kashmir to international acclaim, Yasir Hussain is fast becoming one of the most compelling voices in South Asian music. His powerful blend of Punjabi Sufi-folk and modern beats has captivated global audiences — with UK fans among his most devoted. This September, Yasir brings his electrifying live show to the UK: Saturday, 6th …
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Sandwell Council is gearing up to deliver brand new blue recycling bags to households across the borough from Monday 26 August, ahead of upcoming bin collection changes starting 15 September 2025. The council is introducing a new dual-stream recycling service and alternate weekly collections to improve recycling quality and comply with the UK Government’s Simpler …
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Sandwell Council is celebrating the success of its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. The programme has supported thousands of children and families across the borough since 2022 and is reminding parents and carers that there are still activities available to book for the remainder of this week and next. The Sandwell HAF Programme, funded by …
The new West Bromwich indoor market will open for business from 9am on Wednesday 27 August. The new indoor market is located on the High Street and replaces the existing indoor market situated in Kings Square. This is one of the centrepieces of Sandwell Council’s West Bromwich Masterplan, created to deliver a modern and vibrant destination …
Sandwell Council flies the Union Flag every day of the year. Here is a statement from Sandwell Council about the flying of flags in our communities. “We are proud of our heritage and our country and Sandwell Council flies the Union Flag every day of the year. We are also proud to fly the Sandwell …
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The Sandwell 2025 Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) draft report is out now for public consultation until 4 October 2025. The PNA looks at whether there are enough pharmacies, in the right areas, offering the right services, to meet the needs of local people. The report also highlights where there are gaps in service provision and …
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