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 […]
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Residents urged to fill in electoral canvass form
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 […]
Now recruiting for school crossing patrols
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 […]
Week of free play in Sandwell
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 Leader
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 […]
Her Holiness meets leader and mayor
Her Holiness, Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, the spiritual head of the world-wide Sant Nirankari Mission, has paid a goodwill visit to meet civic leaders in Sandwell. Her Holiness met the Mayor of Sandwell Councillor Ann Jaron and council leader Councillor Yvonne Davies during a visit to Sandwell to attend a […]
New service launched to help vulnerable youngsters
A new service supporting vulnerable children in the borough has been officially launched by the Mayor of Dudley. Councillor David Stanley was on hand to cut the ribbon at Dudley Lighthouse Links, which is based in Stourbridge Road, Dudley. Left to Right – Faiza Nasir, Clinical Lead Psychology, Maureen Moss, […]
FENCES PUT UP TO SAVE GEESE AT SMETHWICK POOL
Sandwell Council is stepping up its efforts to save wildfowl on a Smethwick pool from the possibility of poisoning following the death of a number of geese in recent weeks. Council workmen have started erecting a fence at the pool in Smethwick Hall Park, Stony Lane, in a bid to […]
Vote now for your favourite in All the Fun of the Fair arts competition
Head along to Sandwell museums this summer and vote for your favourite work by local artists in the All the Fun of the Fair competition. Sandwell Museums & Arts Service has received lots of entries in the adult and under-16 categories – with artwork featuring clowns, circuses, fairground rides and […]
Advice during hot weather
Public health chiefs in Sandwell have issued advice to help people keep cool during the current hot weather. Councillor Farut Shaeen, Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for living healthy lives, said: “While many people will be enjoying the summer sun and warm weather, we are also reminding everyone that it’s important […]








