Bringing Communities Together
A programme of popular summer events – set to be held in Sandwell parks and beauty spots – has been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and government advice around social distancing. Sandwell Council has taken the difficult decision to cancel events planned on council land until at least […]
While residents have been staying at home and keeping safe during the Covid-19 outbreak, Sandwell Council and its environmental partner Serco, have been working hard to collect the increase in general With more people staying at home there has been a 20 per cent increase in household waste and 38 […]
Dudley Council is backing a national day of celebration next month to mark the birthday of the NHS. The milestone is on Sunday July 5, which will be exactly 72 years since the National Health Service was created in 1948. Dudley Council House, in Priory Road, is currently flying a […]
Friends are staying in touch with cards and bracelets as part of this year’s Learning Disability Week in Sandwell. The importance of friendships has been the key theme of the week (15 – 21 June). The council’s Disability Day Opportunities services has sent out friendship packs to help people stay […]
The NHS Test and Trace system is now up and running and anyone across the UK who shows symptoms of coronavirus can now get a free test to see if they have coronavirus. The Test & Trace service aims to find, contain and control the virus and reduce its’ spread. […]
Sandwell Council’s leader has welcomed a government U-turn over providing free school meals to those eligible over the summer holidays. The government announced this week they would fund free school meals after a decision taken recently meant thousands of families would be without the provision. The government was put under […]
Emergency traffic measures are to be introduced in some of Sandwell’s high streets and town centres to support social distancing and promote walking and cycling. Council leaders have agreed to provide more space for pedestrians and cyclists and help tackle narrow ‘pinch points’ in areas where social distancing is difficult. […]
Sandwell Council’s director of public health is reminding people to follow new rules on wearing face coverings which become compulsory on public transport from Monday (15 June). And Lisa McNally said it is also advisable to wear a face covering in any busy indoor areas such as shops. She urged […]
Councillor Jackie Taylor has led tributes from Sandwell Councillors in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign against racism. The campaign has been at the centre of mass protests across the United States, triggered by George Floyd’s death at the hands of police. Marches in solidarity also took place in […]
With lockdown measures easing, Sandwell Council is advising residents to play their part in keeping parks and streets clean. Last weekend, with the sunny weather, there was an increase in the number of people visiting green spaces in Sandwell. Many visitors were enjoying time with friends or having picnics with […]
