Bringing Communities Together
A range of activities at Sandwell Valley Country Park in West Bromwich are to be released from lockdown restrictions, starting from Monday 13 July. Outside staff are returning to normal working to provide maintenance work and services to the public. Staff have been working to make sure animals are cared […]
There were huge cheers from around the Black Country today as the region became an official, world-famous UNESCO Global Geopark. After submitting its final stage of the application to UNESCO last year, the Black Country Geopark project group has been waiting with baited breath to hear whether it would be […]
A former patient of two local, lifesaving organisations is undertaking an extreme fundraising challenge for the second time in a bid to raise more vital funds. In 2018, Natalie Queiroz teamed up with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity for the Saving Lives Challenge. She raised […]
People who are worried that an adult may be at risk from abuse are being encouraged to report their concerns. The Wolverhampton Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub receives hundreds of calls every year about adults who may have been abused in some way, with the council, Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together, the police […]
A Dudley borough nature reserve that attracts thousands of visitors from across the country every year is set to benefit from a new wardens base and education centre. Site work for the new base has begun at Saltwells Nature Reserve this week and the base is expected to be completed […]
Wolverhampton residents are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of coronavirus and help Avoid a Local Lockdown. Significant changes to the lockdown measures have come into effect since (Saturday 4 July), as the Government allows more businesses and activities to reopen to the public and social […]
A family learning service has been recognised for its work by Festival of Learning 2020. The Jubilee Partnership, run by SAFL, Sandwell Council’s Sandwell Adult and Family Learning service and the Jubilee Park Community Centre, Tipton has been recognised for their work in promoting learning in the community. Festival of […]
Bloo, the UK’s number one toilet hygiene brand¹, has launched Deluxe – a new range of premium rim-blocks that have been inspired by fine fragrances and created by Bloo’s in-house perfume studio. The new Deluxe rim blocks come with a four function formula and patented technology which has been […]
Work to install traffic measures to boost walking and cycling and help promote social distancing will begin in Oldbury and Smethwick on Monday 6 July. As more businesses and shops reopen, Sandwell Council is improving the space available to pedestrians and cyclists to support more active travel choices. It will […]
This Sunday 5 July marks the 72nd birthday of the NHS and across the country there will be a huge round of applause at 5pm – with Walsall Healthcare staff showing their appreciation for the support shown to them during the Covid-19 pandemic. The nation will be coming together at […]
