27 August
A temporary cycle lane is set to be installed in Smethwick to improve links for cyclists between the town centre and local stations. Sandwell Council will install the lane by the end of the month (August) between Smethwick Galton Bridge and Rolfe Street stations. It will link with National Cycle Route 5 which comes through...
25 August
Free swimming for over 60s and children aged 16 and under will continue at Sandwell leisure centres. As part of the #MoveMoreSandwell programme, which aims to help people live more active lives, Sandwell Council has confirmed it is extending the funding of the free sessions – for children 16 and under during school holidays and...
13 July
The challenge of life under Covid-19 restrictions has triggered an estimated 200 per cent increase in the use of Sandwell’s canal towpaths as more people go walking, jogging and cycling on them. The increased need for exercise away from busy areas has encouraged more local people to reconnect with their local neighbourhood and green spaces....
27 March
All libraries in Sandwell are now closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Sandwell Libraries are putting in place a number of measures to support our customers: • We have extended our loan period for books borrowed until 30 June 2020 • Customers can renew items up to 12 times. This can be done via our...
27 March
Sandwell Council staff are mobilising to help deliver support and assistance to vulnerable people hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. And the council is also calling on businesses or residents who can safely help to get in touch, with a number already having offered support. Council staff from non-critical services are voluntarily moving as fast as...
