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A statement from the Leader of Sandwell Council following incident in Oldbury

At Sandwell Council we take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, discrimination or hate. “I know many of you will be shocked by the awful incident in Oldbury last week which the Police have been investigating as a racially-motivated attack. We stand against racism, misogyny and hate, and work closely with the Police …

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Work begins on new £24million Haden Hill Leisure Centre in Cradley Heath

Work has started on-site in preparation for a brand-new £24million Haden Hill Leisure Centre. The new leisure centre will feature a wide range of facilities including a main swimming pool, a learner pool, two multi-purpose studios, a 100-station gym, a 27-station indoor cycling studio, a four-court sports hall and a dedicated community room. Contractor Speller …

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Sandwell receives national recognition for Blue Badge fraud crackdown

The British Parking Awards have recognised Sandwell Council and APCOA for cracking down on Blue Badge misuse and fraud to help protect spaces for people who are disabled or have mobility issues. Since April 2023, Sandwell Council has brought 30 successful prosecutions for Blue Badge fraud. The authority has also issued a further 31 warning …

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World Suicide Prevention Day: Let’s get men talking in Sandwell

“You ok, mate?” is a new public health campaign being launched in Sandwell to tackle the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and encourage more men to talk about their mental health.   Content warning – discussions of suicide The campaign, which launches today (Wednesday 10 September), features photos and videos of local men talking about their own …

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Operation Sharknet hits Sandwell to crack down on loan sharks

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 and West Midlands Mayor appoint developer to drive forward 600 new homes in Wednesbury

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. …

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