8 February
Although most children in Sandwell are fully vaccinated, there has been a significant drop in the number of parents and carers getting their children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), and other childhood vaccines start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Health chiefs at Sandwell Council are raising the importance of the vaccination programme and encouraging...
8 February
Sandwell Council is marking LGBT+ History Month with a series of events. Everyone is welcome regardless of whether they identify as LGBT+ or not. Walk With Pride – Saturday 26 February at 10.30am Sandwell Valley A community walk welcoming residents, allies, families and pooches to the beautiful Sandwell Valley and Dartmouth Park. The route will...
19 May
Help Black Country Brighter Lives charity shine a light on dementia across the Black Country During Dementia Action Week (17-23 May), Black Country Brighter Lives will be raising awareness of dementia through various events during the week Events Date Time Event How to register and to find out more Monday 17 May 10.30am – 12.30pm...
12 February
Sandwell Council is building the new state-of-the-art Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick which is providing opportunities for local people in Sandwell to gain new skills and employment. The council has been determined that its construction and ongoing management will also deliver ‘social value’ for Sandwell and the wider region which will leave a lasting legacy...
27 August
Shoppers and pub goers are being urged to vote with their feet and avoid businesses not following Covid-19 guidance. Pubs that aren’t taking contact details and shops where people don’t wear masks should be avoided, Sandwell Council has warned. And Sandwell businesses are being urged to take action to follow the Government’s measures to keep...
