Voters in Sandwell are reminded that they need to bring photo ID for the first time when voting at a polling station in the Local Elections in May. There’s plenty of help available for anyone in Sandwell who needs assistance to apply for their free photo ID. Anyone who doesn’t have accepted photo ID – …
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Sandwell Council and Sandwell Consortium have launched a new programme to support people with mental health and wellbeing, including helping to prevent and manage long-term health conditions. The Sandwell Health Inequalities Programme (SHIP) is a three-year grant funded programme developed with local community organisations. It will deliver health improvement for local residents through a varied …
Joint community programme launched to address health inequalities across Sandwell Read More »
The most vulnerable people in society will be given additional support to deal with the cost of living, as £76 million tied up in forgotten accounts is unlocked. The cash will support people to get out of debt and assist social enterprises with innovative energy saving solutions. Beneficiaries include no-interest loans for 69,000 individuals struggling …
Millions released from dormant accounts to support vulnerable people with cost of living Read More »
Sandwell Council is appealing for donations of Easter eggs for Santa’s Black Country Toy Appeal. Donations of chocolate eggs can be made at any of Sandwell’s 19 libraries until Monday 27 March. They will be collected by the Easter Bunny and distributed by the charity to children and young people in Sandwell and the Black …
People across the country are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives. The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will empower more people to study in a way that works for them, opening up opportunities for those that might have …
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The annual national Food Waste Action Week begins on Monday 6 March. And this year Sandwell Council is passing on top tips to residents to help them reduce the amount of food that ends up being thrown away in the bin which can save money. It’s said that a third of the food people buy …
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The new West Midlands Chair for Crimestoppers is Mohammad Zafran also known as Zaf to everyone. In addition to being the Pride of Birmingham winner and the UK goodwill Ambassador for youth and community, Zaf has received over 35 National Awards and has been recognised by the Queen for his altruistic work over the past …
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Sandwell’s newest cemetery – which will secure burials in the borough for decades to come – has been officially opened in Rowley Regis. The new Canalside Cemetery is off Powke Lane, a short distance from the existing cemetery and crematorium. Work to create the new cemetery, which has an office building with toilets for mourners, …
Sandwell Council and the Chance Heritage Trust today (Tuesday 28 February) signed a Memorandum of Understanding relating to the heritage–led regeneration of the Chance Glassworks site in Smethwick. The Chance Glassworks site is bordered by road, rail and water. The highly iconic and recognisable seven-Storey building, built in 1847, is visible from all angles and …
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Sandwell Council partnered with West Midlands Police to host a youth summit for young people at risk of exploitation or on the brink of exclusion to consult with them about the issues they face today. The summit was held on 7 February 2023 as part of the events and opportunities organised throughout the year by …
Sandwell hosts successful summit for young people at risk of exploitation Read More »
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