Since early 2024, new community safety measures implemented in Wednesbury have seen more arrests and reporting of crime also up significantly. These include arrests for violent crimes, burglary, metal theft and drug offences. The new measures funded by the Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership (WLUP) and Funded by Government included 26 new and upgraded CCTV cameras, …
Sandwell Council, in partnership with West Midlands Police and Black Country Women’s Aid, has launched a powerful new campaign – Sandwell Stands Against Violence Towards Women and Girls. The launch today (Tuesday 25 November) marks the start of the internationally-recognised 16 Days of Action. The campaign begins with White Ribbon Day (25 November), where male …
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Parents urged to complete school flu vaccination consent as cases continue to rise. Many families may have missed the information sent out by schools, and the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) is keen to ensure every child has the opportunity to be protected. Flu cases are continuing to rise, and children are particularly vulnerable to …
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Residents and businesses may soon notice improvements around Grice Street and Bullock Street in an industrial estate in West Bromwich, following a major multi-agency operation carried out last week. This took place to address concerns about safety, waste and site management. The high-visibility operation brought together officers from across the council alongside West Midlands Police and West …
Sandwell has been recognising International Fraud Awareness Week by alerting residents to some of the most common scams – so you can avoid falling victim to fraud. Five of the most common scams have been shared with residents each day for a week. Fraud Awareness Week is an annual campaign where organisations and communities …
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Sandwell Council has delivered a major upgrade to the CCTV network in West Bromwich town centre as part of a wider effort to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour (ASB) and improve how safe people feel. The new investment has replaced 30 ageing cameras with new high-definition, wireless technology, providing sharper images, improved reliability and wider coverage across …
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Sandwell Council has begun a major clean-up programme to improve public spaces across all six towns in Sandwell. Running until the end of February 2026, the project will see seven dedicated ‘green hit squads’ working ward-by-ward in each town to deliver deep cleans. Key activities will include: cutting back overgrowth, litter picking, grass edging, moss …
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Could you donate a winter coat to help keep someone warm? If you’re having a clear out before Christmas, any good quality, second hand winter coats can be donated at your nearest Sandwell Library. Find out more about our Winter Coats Appeal. We’re also collecting scarves, hats, gloves and other warm clothing for children and adults. …
Sandwell Council is calling on young people across the borough to register as candidates for the upcoming UK Youth Parliament elections, taking place from the end of January to February 2026. The elections give young people aged 11 to 18 the chance to represent their peers and influence decisions that affect their lives. Becoming …
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Sandwell Council has successfully prevented a number of fraudulent Right to Buy applications. This has protected approximately £750,000 of public funds and ensured homes remain available for local people who need them most. Following changes to the national Right to Buy scheme last year, which reduced the level of discount available to tenants, Sandwell Council …
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