The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941. It will be the first run predominantly online, with households receiving a letter […]

COVID-19 has adversely affected people’s health across the globe, and many have lost their lives due to complications from having other medical conditions like high blood pressure (HBP) and Type2 diabetes (T2D). Due to genetics and various other factors, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people are more likely to […]

Two school friends are set to stay silent for a whole 12 hours to raise vital funds for a charity which supports people with rare chromosome or genetic disorders. Elin Jervis and Sophia Eagle hope to raise hundreds of pounds for Unique, in support of Elin’s little sister, Charlotte, who […]

Sandwell Council will be funding free school meals to those families who are eligible during the February half-term holidays. Parents and carers will be contacted through their child’s school and will receive vouchers to go towards the cost of food for the two week break. Councillor Wasim Ali, cabinet member […]

Adult Education Wolverhampton has launched a laptop loan scheme to support students who are unable to access online learning and resources from home. Resources are limited and are offered on a first come first served basis. Current Adult Education Wolverhampton students who require support are asked to contact the Student […]

Covid-19 cases are still very high in Sandwell despite the current lockdown, the borough’s public health chief warned today. Public Health Director, Dr Lisa McNally, said: “The new variant has spread rapidly all over the country. “In Sandwell, we are now seeing it in around three-quarters of all infections. “The […]

Dudley Council is set to light two of its buildings in green on Monday 18 January, to signify the importance of mental health. Dudley Council House in Dudley town centre and Stourbridge Town Hall will be lit up on the day, which often known as ‘Blue Monday’. The third Monday […]

Sandwell Council’s Haleema Yousaf has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List 2021 for services to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Haleema, who is team leader of the council’s Fair Access, Exclusion and Reintegration Team, said she was “humbled” to receive […]

On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in Sandwell will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them. Sandwell Council is already making plans to help people stay safe while casting their vote. There are a number of ways to have your say in the May, when […]

Rapid coronavirus testing will start on today in Sandwell. West Bromwich Town Hall has been converted into a large testing site able to accommodate 12 testing points at any one time. In contrast to traditional testing methods which can take a few days to return a result, the new rapid […]