To mark the 75th anniversary of Windrush Day on 22 June, we would love to hear from residents telling their stories of the Windrush generation in Sandwell.
If you have Windrush generation connections – whether personal or perhaps a relative, friend or neighbour of someone who would like to share their memories, stories and photographs of life in Sandwell please get in touch.
Scam Awareness Week 22-28 May
It’s important to always keep an eye out for scams.
If you think someone is trying to scam you, it’s important to act straight away.
If you need further advice and support, you can call the Citizens Advice consumer service on 0808 223 1133.
For more advice on how to avoid scams
New community hubs - join us!
👉We've set up two new community hubs in Blackheath and West Bromwich for when you need to speak to someone face-to-face.
If you need advice on an issue or query, help with accessing council services or you just need to speak to someone, the two new hubs are at:
📌Central Library, High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8DZ: Every Tuesday, 10am to 4.30pm
📌Blackheath Library, High Street, Blackheath, B65 0EA: Every Wednesday, 10am to 4.30pm
There's also access to computers and Wi-Fi, and you can get help to sign up for a MySandwell account if you want one.
Please pass on this message to anyone who this might help.
30 days wild at Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre
If your kids love the outdoors, join us at Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre this June as we join in with #30dayswild!
We have FREE and ticketed activities every day so have a look through the programme and start planning your wild adventure.
Kick-start the fun with a Big Wild Breakfast on Thursday 1 June. Every breakfast ordered from our Visitor Centre Tea Room will be served with a Big Wild Breakfast placemat activity sheet for you to enjoy in the kitchen gardens, along with our sensory scavenger hunt and trail. If you prefer a picnic or breakfast in the park, just grab your free sheet from reception.
A new exciting activity sheet will be available each day from the Visitor Centre Reception so grab yours and come inside to follow the trail and see what activities are taking place.
Some activities will need to be booked in advance, so find out what’s on each day in the programme.
Latest on the street racing injunction
The interim injunction banning ‘street racing’, also known as ‘car cruising’, in the Black Country has been extended by the High Court, with minor alterations, at a hearing on Friday.
The interim injunction prohibits people from participating, as a driver, a rider or a passenger, in a gathering of two or more people at which some of those present engage in motor racing or motor stunts or other dangerous or obstructive driving. It covers the whole of the boroughs of Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton and anyone breaching it will be in contempt of court and could face penalties including imprisonment, a fine or an order to have their assets seized.
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