New trees for a greener Sandwell
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Sandwell Council is marking the completion of the first stage of a series of tree planting projects. 1,000 trees
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Empty properties and second homes to be charged more Council Tax in Sandwell
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Owners of empty properties in Sandwell will be charged double the amount of Council Tax after one year from 1 April 2024, in a bid to bring empty homes back into use. The news comes during national Empty Homes Week
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Open University (The) Competition for Research Ideas to Address Real-World Challenges (UK) - Deadline: 15th May 2024
Friday, 01 March 2024
The Open University (OU) has announced the launch of its Open Societal Challenges Programme
High Court grants full injunction to ban street racing in region
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
The High Court has granted a full and final injunction banning 'street racing', also known as 'car cruising'
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LGBTQ+ grant funding used to help community
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Each year, February marks LGBT+ History Month. Sandwell Council has been reflecting on the successful