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Sandwell is celebrating a record-breaking 17 prestigious Green Flag Awards announced today (Tuesday 14 July), retaining 16 existing flags and adding Britannia Park in Rowley Regis to the list. Sandwell’s award-winning green spaces include Sandwell Valley, at least one park in each town, two cemeteries, a crematorium and three community-run sites. Britannia Park’s success follows …

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International bestselling author David Baldacci is visiting West Bromwich on Wednesday 22 July. It’s another fantastic opportunity for Sandwell residents to experience a world-class literary event right on their doorstep. Following the success of recent visits from acclaimed names including Lee Child and Alexander Armstrong, David Baldacci’s appearance further demonstrates Sandwell’s growing reputation for attracting some …

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The Friar Park Millennium Centre, a community hub at the heart of Wednesbury’s Friar Park neighbourhood, celebrated the official opening of its newly expanded and refurbished facilities. It marks the completion of a major investment funded by the government as part of the Levelling Up Partnership Programme. The renovated and extended building now offers enhanced …

Refurbished Friar Park Millennium Centre opens, creating new opportunities for residents Read More »

Welcome to my first Leader’s Update. I was born in Sandwell, and have lived here all my life, so it is an honour and a privilege to have been elected the Leader of the Council. I’ll be using this blog to share more about who I am, what matters to me, and the work we …

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Sandwell Council closes more illegal shops Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards team has secured two further closure orders against premises linked to illegal activity, reinforcing its commitment to protecting communities, supporting legitimate businesses and tackling crime on local high streets. G & G Market and A & E Market, Cradley Heath, have been linked to the …

Sandwell continues fight against illegal shops with latest court-ordered closures in Cradley Heath Read More »

If you need help we are here to support you. Dear Antonia Bance MP, Sarah Coombes MP, Alex Ballinger MP and Gurinder Singh Josan CBE MP, Re: Crisis and Resilience Fund I am writing to demand a retraction and an apology for your recent open letter regarding the Crisis and Resilience Fund and how we …

An open response on the Crisis and Resilience Fund Read More »

Sandwell Council has confirmed how millions of pounds will be spent supporting residents through the cost-of-living crisis in the coming months. The new fund will also be used to give people the support, skills, and confidence they need to succeed. The council has been awarded £7.6million a year for the next three years. This will …

New fund to help Sandwell residents through tough times and set people up to succeed Read More »

Action has been taken to close criminal shops. Sandwell Council, working in partnership with West Midlands Police, has obtained a Closure Order in Cradley Heath as part of a strengthened approach to tackling illegal activity and protecting local high streets. The joint operation took place this week following an 8-month long intelligence-led investigation. It forms …

Sandwell Council and police take decisive action to tackle illegal activity in Cradley Heath Read More »

The Smethwick Partnership Board has announced that the Smethwick Pride in Place funding programme is now open, following its launch on 1 July. This marks a significant milestone for both the Board and the wider Pride in Place programme as it moves into its delivery phase. The Pride in Place programme is a government-funded initiative …

Smethwick Pride in Place funding programme is now open Read More »

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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