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Sandwell Council has returned to a notorious fly-tipping hotspot at Forge Lane and Park Lane after more illegally dumped waste appeared just weeks after a major enforcement and clean-up operation. Sandwell Council has returned to a notorious fly-tipping hotspot at Forge Lane and Park Lane after more illegally dumped waste appeared just weeks after a …

Sandwell Council returns to clean up Forge Lane as fly-tipping crackdown continues Read More »

Hundreds of people in need of help and support have benefited from a pilot free advice centre set up by Sandwell Council. The Smethwick Advice Centre, based at Smethwick Library every Wednesday, offers support with money, benefits, employment and a range of other issues. More than 200 people have already attended the weekly advice sessions, …

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Fraudsters prosecuted, 42 council homes recovered, and hundreds of fraudulent claims stopped as Council steps up fight against economic crime. Fraudsters prosecuted, 42 council homes recovered, and hundreds of fraudulent claims stopped as Council steps up fight against economic crime Sandwell Council’s Counter Fraud Unit has protected more than £4.3 million of public funds during …

Sandwell Council fraud investigations protect more than £4 million of public money Read More »

Introduction of a new all-terrain mobility scooter available to hire at Sandwell Valley Visitors with limited mobility now have more opportunities to experience Sandwell Valley Country Park on their own terms thanks to the introduction of a new all-terrain mobility scooter available to hire. Sandwell Valley Country Park has partnered with Countryside Mobility to offer …

Explore Sandwell Valley your way with new Tramper mobility scooter Read More »

Major enforcement operation to tackle persistent fly-tipping Sandwell Council has launched a major enforcement operation to tackle persistent fly-tipping at Forge Lane and Park Lane, with evidence gathered that has led to a number of individuals being identified as part of ongoing investigations. The operation combined enhanced enforcement activity and large-scale waste clearance to address a …

Sandwell Council launches crackdown on Forge Lane fly-tipping hotspot with offenders identified Read More »

Sandwell Council has launched a new series of British Sign Language (BSL) videos to help residents access important information about council services more easily. The videos, commissioned by Sandwell Council and produced by Sandwell Deaf Community Association (SDCA) , cover a range of key topics including elections, benefits, housing, and council tax. They have been created …

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A report has highlighted how local volunteers are playing a vital role in protecting and sharing Sandwell’s rich history, giving their time to help uncover stories that connect residents to their past The Sandwell Archives Annual Report has shown that over the last year, volunteers at Sandwell Archives have contributed more than 1,100 hours, supporting …

Volunteers help bring Sandwell’s history to life at local archives Read More »