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Smethwick has reached a major milestone with the submission of its plans for regeneration and investment as part of the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. In March 2025, the government announced Smethwick is set to benefit from up to £20million over the next decade through the Plan for Neighbourhoods Programme. The Smethwick Partnership Board, which oversees the …

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Sandwell Council has launched a new online application process to give residents a quicker, easier and more convenient way to apply for a Blue Badge. The new service, which went live on 10 November, allows people to complete their application online at a time that suits them via the MySandwell portal, removing the need for paper …

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Families are invited to enjoy a magical, musical, festive performance of Sleeping Beauty at West Bromwich Town Hall from Friday 19 December through to Tuesday 23 December. Our newly improved West Bromwich Town Hall opens its doors for Touring Pantos to deliver more family entertainment, after the success of their performances last year. This time …

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A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of services for children and families in Sandwell. For over a decade Children’s Services in Sandwell were rated inadequate. Today, for the first time, they have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted – a transformation that reflects years of determination and improvement. Sandwell Children’s Trust was established …

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Four Sandwell schools are celebrating after scooping awards.   Wood Green Academy in Wednesbury is the first Sandwell secondary school to achieve the Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award. The award is a recognition of the school’s commitment to students’ rights and wellbeing. Headteacher James Topham said: “At Wood Green Academy, we remain committed to ensuring …

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Join the Reclaim the Night Walk in Oldbury on Monday (8 December) as Sandwell stands together against violence towards women and girls. As part of the 16 Days of Action against Gender-Based Violence, the Safer Sandwell Partnership with Black Country Women’s Aid, Sandwell Council and West Midlands Police are holding the evening walk. The aim …

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