New council homes are set to be created if plans to convert council buildings which are no longer in use are given the go-ahead. Sandwell’s Cabinet is being asked to approve the transfer of two buildings to the council’s housing stock so they can provide new homes to rent. The […]

He called in at store in Halesowen’s Cornbow Centre, one of three new retailers to take up residency in the popular shopping centre following a £1.2m investment by the centre’s owners. The store has brought 40 new jobs to the borough with 35 members of staff turning out to meet […]

Deaths related to drug misuse are still falling in Sandwell – bucking a rising national trend. National figures released today (Thursday 15 August) show Sandwell has the lowest rate of drug-related deaths in the West Midlands and is also well below the national average. Councillor Farut Shaeen, Sandwell Council’s cabinet […]

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 […]