There are just 100 days to go before the UK’s first-ever National Ferrari Owners’ Day, to be held at the historic Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire on Saturday 5th June 2021. Careful planning is well underway for this COVID-secure outdoor event, organised by the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain, but welcoming […]
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Community faith leaders in Sandwell urge everyone to take up Covid-19 vaccine
Sikh, Muslim, Christian and Hindu leaders in Sandwell have urged everyone to have the Covid-19 vaccine when it’s their turn, to help protect people and save lives. Religious authorities nationally have approved the Covid-19 vaccine and locally faith leaders are supporting the NHS and council in the vaccination programme. Harmohinder […]
Sandwell residents encouraged to get Covid-19 tests when feeling unwell
People who live in Sandwell are being invited to take a ‘PCR’ Covid-19 test if they are feeling unwell, even if they are not displaying the three key symptoms. A PCR test is the original test that has been used since the start of the pandemic. The sample is sent […]
Tipton fly-tipper fined £400 for dumping rubbish
A Tipton man has been fined £400 for fly-tipping eight black bags of household waste on a Tipton car park. Sandwell Council was alerted to the illegal dumping on the High Street car park in Princes End by a member of Litter Watch. After removing the rubbish, council officers undertook […]
Baggies legend Graham Williams backs lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine
Baggies legend Graham Williams has encouraged people to get the lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine. The West Bromwich Albion 1968 FA Cup winning captain, now aged 81, has received his vaccination. He said: “It was absolutely nothing, there isn’t even a mark. Make sure you get your jab as soon as you […]
NHS Expands Mental Health Support For Staff After Toughest Year In Health Service History
The NHS is supporting staff who have pushed their minds and bodies to the limit over the last year to look after their mental health, as 40 dedicated support hubs are set to open across the country. As part of the health service response to this pressure, staff will […]
Council set to extend grant to charity tackling domestic abuse
Sandwell Council’s Cabinet is set to extend a vital grant in a bid to provide continuing support to people experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence in Sandwell. A Cabinet report recommends awarding the grant of £287,268 a year from 1 April, 2021 – to Black Country Women’s Aid – for […]
Dog fouling and nuisance drinking PSPO orders set to be renewed
Two public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) that help tackle dog fouling and nuisance drinking in Sandwell are set to be renewed. The Sandwell-wide PSPOs will replace two previous orders and will each run for three years from 1 March 2021. PSPOs last for up to three years and then have […]
Garden waste bin collections to return in March
Sandwell’s garden bin collections will begin between Monday 15 and Friday 26 March this year, slightly later than usual. Sandwell Council, along with its environmental services partner Serco, have delayed the return of garden waste collections in order to prioritise household waste and recycling collections which have seen a reduction […]
i9 achieves WiredScore Gold rating for digital offer Breadcrumb
City of Wolverhampton Council’s new i9 development is the first office building in the Black Country to be awarded WiredScore Gold certification in recognition of its digital connectivity and infrastructure. It is a trusted benchmark only achieved by commercial property that has been designed to incorporate reliable, flexible internet connectivity […]