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Sandwell Council Approves Best Start in Life Plan
Sandwell Council has approved a Best Start in Life Plan to support children from pregnancy through early years, centred on Best Start Family Hubs across th
Today in West Bromwich — 23 July
Today in West Bromwich: West Midlands a step closer to drought, plus 3 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Sandwell Wins Road Safety Award for A4030 Scheme
Sandwell Council has won a national Road Safety Foundation award for improvements to the A4030 in Smethwick and Bearwood, forecast to prevent 24 deaths and
Sandwell Council Invests £2.5m in SEND School Places
Sandwell Council approves £2.5m investment to expand specialist support for children with SEND, with £1.9m allocated to Grace Mary Primary School.
Sandwell Council Approves SEND Sufficiency Strategy
Sandwell Council has approved a new strategy to meet growing demand for SEND support, with places forecast to rise from 4,064 to over 10,700 children by 20
Today in West Bromwich — 18 July
Today in West Bromwich: Boro Women's 2026/27 Fixtures Announced, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Sandwell Council Approves New Anti-Social Behaviour Policy
Sandwell Council has approved a new anti-social behaviour policy and doubled its ASB officers as part of the Safer 6 campaign to tackle resident concerns.
Crocketts Primary School Hosts Green Careers Fair
Crocketts Community Primary School held a sustainability careers fair where pupils from Reception to Year 6 explored green jobs with organisations includin
Robert Plant Mural Unveiled in West Bromwich Birthplace
A colourful mural of Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has been unveiled in a subway off Roebuck Lane, featuring local landmarks and created with pupils f
David Baldacci at West Bromwich Town Hall, 22 July
Bestselling author David Baldacci visits West Bromwich Town Hall on 22 July to discuss his thriller Hope Rises, with Q&A and book signing.
Friar Park Millennium Centre Wednesbury Reopens
Friar Park Millennium Centre in Wednesbury has officially reopened after major refurbishment funded by the government's Levelling Up Partnership Programme,
Sandwell Parks Achieve Record 17 Green Flag Awards
Sandwell has won a record-breaking 17 Green Flag Awards for its parks and green spaces, with Britannia Park in Rowley Regis awarded for the first time foll
Sandwell Council Ranked 48th Top Apprentice Employer
Sandwell Council has been ranked 48th among the UK's top 100 apprentice employers, making it one of only three local authorities in the top 50 nationally.
Torbjorn Heggem: West Brom Shaped World Cup Dream
Torbjorn Heggem's father credits West Bromwich Albion with playing a crucial role in his son's football career and World Cup achievements.