Bringing Communities Together
A group of Jesuit Novices from countries across Western Europe have visited Smethwick to learn about inter-faith engagement and meet religious groups in the town. Arriving at Galton Bridge railway station, they were welcomed by Sandwell Deputy Mayor, Councillor Suzanne Hartwell, on the historic Thomas Telford bridge built in 1829, […]
Young people in Sandwell who are due to get exam results can get expert advice on what to do next. Connexions Sandwell will run an exam advice service on weekdays from Thursday 15 August to Friday 31 August 10am – 4pm at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. There is no […]
Sandwell’s autumn Safer 6 campaign launches next month (September) – promoting safety, crime prevention and healthy living across the six towns. The Safer Sandwell Partnership campaign, now in its 10th year, will officially launch at a free fun day at Haden Cross Community Fire Station, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, on Saturday […]
After the success of the Birmingham, Sandwell and Westside jazz festival, Sandwell Libraries Summer of Jazz is continuing with a series of music events in libraries during the next three months. Blackheath, Great Barr and Central libraries at West Bromwich will be holding events that include a real mix of […]
Volunteers have begun cleaning up an area behind the Lions of the Great War statue in Smethwick. The landscaped mound near Rolfe Street Station is home to a water feature, Boulton and Watt’s Governor sculpture, pathways, seating and a circle of trees. With the support of Sandwell Council, volunteers from […]
Come along to the 25th Smethwick Mela on Sunday 11 August for a fun-filled day of live music, bhangra, rides, stalls and lots more. The event at Victoria Park in Smethwick runs from 11am to 6pm. Admission is free with charges for rides. Smethwick High Street Mela Committee and KTV […]
Households across Sandwell will soon receive a form checking the information on the electoral register for people living at their address is correct. The form ensures the electoral register is up to date and will also identify any residents who are not registered to vote. With Sandwell Council elections taking […]
Friendly, enthusiastic people are being urged to join the school crossing patrol team in Dudley. Dudley Council is looking to recruit in 11 locations across the borough and the crossing patrol team are now inviting applications. Candidates can ring up for an informal chat to help decide if the role […]
Sandwell Council has organised a bumper week of free events for children focusing on play. Sandwell Play Week will run for five days from Monday 5 August through to Friday 9 August, to coincide with National Play Day on Wednesday 7 August. Children can take part in sports, arts and […]
Sandwell Council’s Leader is urging people to get on their bikes – and their feet – this summer and get active. Leader of Sandwell Council Councillor Yvonne Davies said one of her priorities was to get Sandwell moving to help people improve their health and wellbeing “I’m also keen to […]
