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Sandwell Council announces Coronation celebrations timetable

Sandwell Council has confirmed a list of events, ceremonies and activities to celebrate and mark the coronation of King Charles III. Leader of Sandwell Council, Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, said: “The programme of events has been specially developed to be in line with the King’s recognised interests in volunteering, nature, the environment and communities. I would …

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Sandwell welcomes fleet of new electric sweepers to its cleaning operations

Sandwell Council has welcomed a fleet of new, innovative electric sweepers to its street cleansing operations as part of its commitment to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2041. The Council’s environmental services partner, Serco, has introduced six hand-operated pedestrian sweepers and two mini road sweepers to its fleet. The new vehicles are superior in terms …

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Sandwell Council shortlisted for prestigious national award for work of Sandwell Language Network

Sandwell Council has been shortlisted in the Public Health category at the LGC awards for its work with the Sandwell Language Network (SLN). The network is led by a partnership of local organisations that include Sandwell Council, Sandwell Consortium, Sandwell College, Sandwell Public Health and Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO). SLN aims, by increasing …

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Where will your free fuel take you? Škoda’s free fuel offers ease the cost of Spring motoring

£1,000 free fuel on Kodiaq and Superb models* £500 free fuel on Fabia, Scala, Octavia, Kamiq and Karoq* Fabia offered with one year’s insurance included† with Solutions PCP at 7.9% APR Representative** Available on cars ordered up to 28 February 2023 and delivered by 30 September 2023 Milton Keynes, 20 February 2023 – Where would …

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High Court continues interim Black Country street racing ban

The High Court has continued the interim injunction banning ‘street racing’, also known as ‘car cruising’, in the Black Country. The interim injunction prohibits people from participating, as a driver, a rider or a passenger, in a gathering of two or more people at which some of those present engage in motor racing or motor …

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Sandwell Council launches Rolfe Street Masterplan Consultation

Sandwell Council launched a public consultation on the Rolfe Street Master plan today (Monday 6 February). The plan sets out Sandwell Council’s vision to make the location an aspirational place where people want to live, a place that has a unique character which fosters a strong sense of community. Achieved through maximising the nationally significant …

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Further investment announced to boost children’s mental health in Sandwell

Young people at schools across Sandwell have been benefitting from Sandwell Council’s £1.1m Emotional Wellbeing Programme. More than 2,000 children and young people with mental health concerns have received support since the programme was first launched in July 2021. This week (6-12 February) marks Children’s Mental Health Week with Sandwell Council announcing a further investment …

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Here’s what you should know before fitting a dash cam, says GEM

DASH CAMs have the potential to make a significant contribution to road safety, according to GEM Motoring Assist. They are also cheaper, smaller and easier to use than ever before. Dash cams offer safety for many drivers. They have been popular in the commercial sectors for fleets of vans and lorries, along with emergency vehicles, …

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Sandwell Council to consider plans for a Satellite Education Hub in Cradley Heath

Planning permission is being sought by Sandwell College to set up a new Satellite Education Hub on Lower High Street in Cradley Heath to serve young people and adults. If approved, the new facility would be built on the site of a former carpark being made available by Sandwell Council. The Hub aims to revitalise …

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GEM offers simple safety tips as winter weather threatens in coming days

ROAD SAFETY AND breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to take extra care, with winter weather predicted across the country this week. Road journeys are more difficult and treacherous when there is ice on roads, foggy conditions or a fall of snow. GEM is encouraging drivers to plan ahead and be ready to …

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