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Sandwell residents are invited to access free confidential advice and support through the new Smethwick Advice Centre, launching at Smethwick Library. The Advice Centre brings together experienced advisers from Sandwell Council and local voluntary and community sector organisations to help residents resolve a wide range of financial, housing and welfare issues. The service is open …

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Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign is now underway, with the first launch event taking place in Oldbury to mark the beginning of six weeks of action across the six towns of borough. The event brought together a wide range of partners, services and residents, giving the community an opportunity to meet local teams, learn about available …

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Sandwell Council has won Campaign of the Year at the 2026 Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards   The award was won for its impactful men’s mental health campaign, You ok, mate?, as it continues to support residents’ wellbeing through a new series of community mental health walks. The national award recognises the council’s innovative and compassionate …

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Sandwell Council is once again joining forces with police and partners to deliver Safer 6 2026 – a six-week programme of action focused on making communities cleaner, safer and stronger. Running from 8 June to 19 July 2026, Safer 6 will bring a coordinated programme of activities to each of Sandwell’s six towns, tackling crime, anti-social behaviour …

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In a world where second chances are often hard to come by, Jamil Ahmed is proving that real change is possible. Once known for living the dangerous life of a gangster, James has turned his back on crime and dedicated his life to helping some of the most vulnerable people in his community. Today, instead …

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Operation by Trading Standards Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards officers – in partnership with West Midlands Police and brand protection officers from WRi Group – have seized a large quantity of counterfeit designer goods from a warehouse in Smethwick. The seizure followed an investigation into the use of TikTok to advertise fake products for sale. Items …

More than £1million worth of counterfeit designer goods seized in Smethwick Read More »

Three female entrepreneurs have launched the UK’s first of a kind clinic dedicated to weight loss will officially open its doors this month, setting a new benchmark for personalised… Three female entrepreneurs have launched the UK’s first of a kind clinic dedicated to weight loss will officially open its doors this month, setting a new …

Sangha Sisters Launch New ‘First of its Kind’ Wellness Clinic in the UK Read More »