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West Bromwich convenience store closed down over illegal tobacco and vape sales

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A West Bromwich shop which sold vapes to children, illegal cigarettes and counterfeit goods has been closed down by Sandwell Council. Sklep Europa in Carters Green was subjected to a 48-hour closure order on Monday (14 July). At a court hearing on Wednesday (16 July), Wolverhampton magistrates court ordered the premises to be closed for …

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Summer vaccinations – use the summer to get your children up to date with their vaccinations

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The Public Health team at Sandwell Council is urging families to use the summer break to check that children’s vaccinations are up to date. If not, then parents should take advantage of the summer break to get vaccination cover for their children now to be protected against serious illnesses like measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria and …

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Sandwell Council launches new stop smoking service

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Sandwell Council is proud to launch Stop For Life Sandwell, a new community stop smoking service designed to help people quit and live healthier lives. Run by behaviour change specialists ICE, the service is free and available to anyone living, working or registered with a GP in Sandwell. Support includes: One-to-one behavioural support Tailored quit plans …

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Significant milestones reached in £20.4million Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership

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Wednesbury Town Centre is further benefiting from improvements made under the Levelling Up Partnership, as a community square opens following community safety improvements. The main phase of public realm work was completed in June and was marked by a planting event at Ethelfleda Square with school children from St John’s Church of England Primary Academy. …

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School meal holiday vouchers to continue for Sandwell children plus cash for families in crisis

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Sandwell Council will continue supporting families of 46,000 children with vouchers during school holidays. The announcement comes as the council confirmed how it will spend just over £6million of Household Support Fund funding over the next financial year. The funding for April 2025 to March 2026 will be allocated as follows: £3million on providing vouchers …

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Sandwell’s Bart Shirm makes it to win regional Young Planner of the Year

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We’re delighted to announce that our colleague Bart Shirm has won the regional RTPI Young Planner of the Year Awards for Planning Excellence 2025! The Royal Town Planning Institute’s award recognises the brightest and most outstanding planners who can demonstrate significant career achievements. Bart clearly showed this through his work to secure funding for the …

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Have your say: help shape the future of Smethwick

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Residents, community groups and businesses in Smethwick are being urged to take part in an important online survey to help shape the town’s future. Smethwick is set to receive up to £20million in government funding through the Plan for Neighbourhoods – a 10-year investment programme that will support local communities and drive positive change across …

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