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The public are being invited to have their say on the regeneration of one of the largest brownfield sites in the region. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are working with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to bring forward a long-standing, allocated housing site in Wednesbury, now referred to as Friar Park Urban Village. The regeneration …

Phase 2 public consultation launches for regeneration of Friar Park Read More »

Councillors at tonight’s (8 November) Full Council meeting unanimously backed a recommendation from a cross-party committee of councillors recommending that he be appointed to the role. Currently Executive Director of Core Services at Barnsley Council, Shokat was the candidate recommended by the Chief Officer Terms and Conditions Committee. In his current role, Shokat is responsible …

Sandwell Council appoints new permanent Chief Executive Read More »

Sandwell will host seven parades on Remembrance Sunday 13 November 2022. Remembrance Sunday is a time for people from all faiths and backgrounds across the borough’s six towns to unite to once again honour those who served in the two world wars and later conflicts. Organised by the Royal British Legion and community groups, with …

Seven parades lined up across Sandwell for Remembrance Sunday Read More »

Two Sandwell Goes Global events held over the weekend – including the borough’s biggest-ever fireworks display – have been hailed a “huge success”. Thousands of people attended the events at Dartmouth Park in West Bromwich to enjoy amazing entertainment and have great fun. On Friday (4 November), around 5,000 people were wowed by the colourful …

“Huge success” for Sandwell Goes Global Illuminated Garden and Fireworks events Read More »

A new guide for parents and carers to raise awareness of how to keep children safe online and prevent them being targeted by extremist material has been launched as part of our Safer 6 campaign. The ‘Online Safety –  Against Extremism’ booklet has been devised by Sandwell Council’s Prevent team. The guide encourages parents and …

‘Online Safety – Against Extremism’ Guide Launched for Parents and Carers Read More »