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Wednesday, 12 August 2020
Sandwell Council and Public Health England have issued an urgent appeal for pub customers to self-isolate after The Soho Foundry Tavern in Smethwick reported cases of coronavirus.
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Wednesday, 05 August 2020
Two new testing sites have opened in Sandwell to help people get a free test as quickly as possible if they notice symptoms of coronavirus (Covid-19).
Wednesday, 05 August 2020
On Monday 24 August, Sandwell Council is hosting a week-long series of free online workshops and information videos dedicated to helping residents find a job or a new career.
The workshops will provide advice on a range of employment help and support with subjects including apprenticeships, job vacancies, interview and employment skills.
Councillor Rajbir Singh, cabinet member for skills and employment, said; “Covid-19 has created employment and job uncertainty for many.
Think Sandwell and other teams within the council are still here to help residents of all ages. "Apprenticeships are a fantastic way of getting into a new career and they are still available.
There is also a wide range of support available to those who want to retrain, those made redundant and anyone else just starting out.
“I encourage everyone to sign up to the free workshops and let us help them into their next career.” For more information go to www.sandwell.gov.uk/employmentevents
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Tuesday, 04 August 2020
Sandwell’s new Cabinet of councillors is the most ethnically diverse in the council’s 46-year history.
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Monday, 03 August 2020
Sandwell Council is promoting post offices as council bill payment stations for people who prefer to use cash or don’t have online access.
