Join Sandwell’s Reclaim the Night Walk

Join the Reclaim the Night Walk in Oldbury on Monday (8 December) as Sandwell stands together against violence towards women and girls.

As part of the 16 Days of Action against Gender-Based Violence, the Safer Sandwell Partnership with Black Country Women’s Aid, Sandwell Council and West Midlands Police are holding the evening walk. The aim is to support women and girls to reclaim the right to safety within public spaces and to promote a culture of respect, equality and accountability.

When: Monday 8 December
Where: Starts at Sandwell Council House at 4pm, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DB

Together, residents, staff and partner organisations will set off from Sandwell Council House at 4pm to:

Say no to violence, harassment and abuse
Reclaim streets and public spaces
Show support for survivors and those currently experiencing abuse
Celebrate the strength and solidarity of Sandwell’s communities

This is a peaceful, family-friendly, stewarded walk, mainly on pavements and well-lit streets in Oldbury. The walk will be from 4pm to 7pm and involves loops so that people can drop in and out and walk as much or as little as they want.

Councillor Suzanne Hartwell, Sandwell Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Community, said: “We are proud to work with our partners and communities to raise awareness, support survivors and take action.

“Every woman and girl deserves to feel safe in our borough – and we will not stop until that is a reality.

“Our Reclaim the Night Walk is a very visible opportunity during our Sandwell Stands 16 Days of Action campaign to share our united, powerful message that violence will not be tolerated, and that help is available.

“Everyone who lives, works or studies in Sandwell is welcome to join us on the walk, please register on the Eventbrite website so we can plan safely for numbers.”

Register for the Reclaim the Night Walk