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Sandwell Stands Against Modern Slavery campaign Residents are being encouraged to learn more about modern slavery, how to spot the signs of exploitation and where to report concerns as part of Sandwell Council’s Sandwell Stands Against Modern Slavery campaign throughout October. To mark Anti-Slavery Week and Anti-Slavery Day on 18 October, officers from Sandwell Council …

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Residents in West Bromwich, Oldbury and Rowley Regis are set to benefit from a new programme of arts, culture and creative learning. Sandwell Libraries secured £99,908 from Arts Council England through National Lottery Project Grants for a new programme of cultural activity. Making It in Sandwell is a 10-month creativity festival celebrating the borough’s rich …

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Sandwell Council has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award in recognition of its work to improve children’s opportunities to play across the borough. The council has been named as a finalist in the Sector Category of the inaugural Play England Awards, which celebrate organisations making an outstanding contribution to children’s play. The shortlist recognises …

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Sandwell Council, together with TR Partnership Homes Ltd, has delivered 15 new affordable council homes in Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis. This latest affordable housing development comprises a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, two-bedroom bungalows and one-bedroom apartments. They provide high-quality homes to meet growing local demand. People on the council’s housing waiting list …

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From Domestic Violence Refuge to CEO: I Built My Life Again | By Tammy Takkar Today, people see me as a CEO, entrepreneur, educator and wellbeing professional. They see Active Clinic, the qualifications, the achievements and the woman I have become. But behind that woman is a story that took me almost 20 years to feel …

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Sandwell Council has warned would be fly-tippers that they will be pursued in the courts. The latest warning comes after an individual accused of fly tipping failed to attend court to answer charges relating to illegally dumped waste and was issued with a warrant for their arrest. The case relates to a fly-tipping offence committed in …

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Sandwell Children’s Trust has welcomed the publication of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation’s inspection report, which has awarded Sandwell Youth Justice Service (YJS) an overall rating of ‘Good’ with outstanding elements. The report praised the service’s innovative and ambitious approach to supporting children and young people, highlighting strong partnership working, effective responses to exploitation and …

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Sandwell Council’s campaign to tackle the sale of illegal goods in Cradley Heath has reached another milestone after a seventh shop was ordered to close by the courts. A three-month Closure Order was granted for Vape Express at Dudley Magistrates’ Court today following action by Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards team and partner agencies. The latest …

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Brand-new agility equipment.in Sandwell Valley’s Dog Park Following the successful launch of Sandwell Valley’s Dog Park earlier this year, the first field has now been equipped with brand-new and exciting agility equipment, giving dogs and their owners even more ways to enjoy the dedicated facility. The new equipment has been designed with a natural aesthetic, …

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