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Sandwell youth service celebrated nationally for innovative volunteer programme

Sandwell’s Youth Service has been shortlisted for a national award. During National Youth Work Week, Sandwell Council is proud to announce that its Youth Service has been shortlisted for the prestigious Children and Young People Now Awards 2025 in the Workforce Development category, recognising the success of its “Grow Our Own” Youth Work Volunteer Programme. The programme, …

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Young people’s artwork unveiled at Sandwell Valley Crematorium courtyard

Sandwell Council has officially unveiled a new piece of artwork created by local young people, now proudly displayed in the courtyard at Café Crem, Sandwell Valley Crematorium. The unveiling event brought together members of the council’s Cabinet, youth workers, artists and the young people themselves to celebrate the transformation of the once-plain courtyard into a vibrant …

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Sandwell & WBA unite to support men’s mental health with ‘You ok, mate?’

On Saturday 1 November, Sandwell Council teamed up with West Bromwich Albion to host ‘You ok, mate?’ a powerful new public health campaign aimed at breaking the silence around men’s mental health. The ‘You ok, mate?’ campaign has already gone viral across social media platforms with over one million views and continued to grow with …

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andwell Council delivers £2.1m development of new affordable family homes

Sandwell Council has completed a £2.1million investment in six high-quality affordable rent homes in Rowley Regis, designed to meet the needs of larger families in the borough.   All six newly-completed properties – located in Higham’s Close and Pennant Road – are four-bedroom, six-person houses, providing much-needed accommodation for bigger households. Four of the homes …

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Sandwell celebrates £1.7 million investment in borough-wide Football Foundation PlayZone launch

Dignitaries and young people cut ribbon at entrance of the West Smethwick Park’s Play Zone Sandwell Council has officially launched a network of nine Football Foundation PlayZones – safe, inclusive, and accessible outdoor sports facilities – across the borough, thanks to a transformative £1.7 million funding from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football …

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Sandwell Council wins Gold Award for Animal Welfare

Housing team recognised for outstanding commitment to animal welfare in Sandwell Sandwell Council is proud to announce it has been awarded Gold for Housing in the RSPCA PawPrints Awards 2025, the only scheme of its kind in England and Wales. This prestigious honour recognises our commitment to developing pet-friendly housing policies and proactive support for …

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Celebrating children’s voices: Sacred Heart Primary marks UNICEF gold award with a celebration day

Sacred Heart Primary School in Tipton was filled with golden joy last week, as pupils and staff came together to celebrate their achievement of the UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award. The award is a recognition of the school’s commitment to children’s rights and wellbeing. They are the first primary school in Sandwell to receive …

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Sandwell community comes together for charity penalty shootout to raise awareness of youth mental health!!

The Sandwell community came together for a charity penalty shootout aimed at raising awareness of youth mental health and encouraging local engagement through sport and wellbeing. The event took place on Sunday 26 October 2025 at York Road Sports and Social Club in Sandwell, drawing families and football fans from across Sandwell and Oldbury for …

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