More than three thousand (3,400) students who live or study in Sandwell have had their exam results today. Students from all over the borough have achieved top grades in A Level and BTEC qualifications. Councillor Yvonne Davies, leader of Sandwell Council,commented on the results. She said: “I am very proud […]

Walsall Council, in partnership with its Highways and Infrastructure contractor Tarmac and Kaarbontech, is celebrating after being awarded the Asset Management Award by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation.   Since 2012 Walsall Council has been using the Kaarbontech online Gully SMART system to maintain the borough’s 37,000 highway […]

The Mayor of Dudley has today launched a brand new Black Country cuppa in memory of Dudley’s footballing legend Duncan Edwards. Brew Number 6’ has been named after the iconic number 6 shirt the Busby Babe wore for both Manchester United and England. The Duncan Edwards Foundation, spearheaded by Rose […]

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 […]

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 […]