27 March
Residents are being urged not to light garden fires in Sandwell. Sandwell Council’s deputy leader Councillor Maria Crompton said: “Please be considerate to others – please do not light bonfires in your gardens. “More than ever, we all need fresh air – especially as people are staying at home. “Garden fires are also dangerous and...
23 March
Sandwell’s Public Health Director has called upon anyone ignoring advice on ‘social distancing’ to stop risking their own lives and the lives of others. Lisa McNally, said: “The new coronavirus transmits easily from person to person. The numbers of confirmed cases and deaths are increasing rapidly across the country. Stopping all but essential contact with...
20 March
Some Sandwell Council buildings will close and events will be cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Leader of Sandwell Council, Councillor Yvonne Davies, has confirmed that all events taking place in Sandwell will be cancelled or postponed for the next 12 weeks. This means all events and organised activities in Sandwell’s parks, museums, libraries...
18 March
Sandwell Council has announced a raft of measures to help people during the coronavirus outbreak. Leader of the Council Councillor Yvonne Davies has announced assistance for anyone self-isolating who doesn’t have any family, friends or neighbours to help them. Councillor Davies said: “We will do our best to help with food deliveries, medical supplies and...
16 March
A volunteers group that is helping to make improvements at Jubilee Park in Tipton is looking for new members. The Friends of Jubilee Park group, which was set up in 2018, is bringing people together to support initiatives at the park and get everyone using and enjoying the green space. A council town grant of...
