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 …
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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 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 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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