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Residents e-newsletter - Sandwell 50th anniversary
Teddy Bears Picnic - Sunday 26 May - Monday 27 May
No BBQs in our parks and green spaces

We do not allow barbecues in Sandwell's parks and green spaces. Those caught having a barbecue in one of our green spaces faces a £100 fine.

Barbecues can start fires and harm the environment, even small disposable ones.

Let's keep our green spaces green and take care of the beautiful wildlife and nature around us.

More details in this Public Space Protection Order and other PSPOs are on our website


road works across Sandwell closures and diversions will be in place

Road improvements across Sandwell

We are currently working on improving our road network in a number of locations across Sandwell. 

Although we try to keep disruption to a minimum, some of these works being carried out are on major routes and may cause some delays to road users.

All Saints Way in West Bromwich will be closed for essential surface treatment work on Saturday 11 May and Saturday 18 May.

Road safety improvements begin this weekend at Wood Green Road, Myvod Road and Woden Road East Junction in Wednesbury, we expect lane closures and temporary diversions from Sunday 12 May to August 2024.

Details of all roadworks and how long each improvement project is expected to last are on our website.


Protect your family against measles - catch up clinics starting on Saturday 11 May

‼️ Many childhood diseases can be serious and measles is circulating in our communities at the moment.

💚The best way to protect yourself and your children is to be immunised - and you need to have the right number of doses to make sure you have the best protection.

❗️ If you or your family are missing any of your MMR vaccine doses, there are now catch up clinics in Sandwell every Saturday starting this weekend, between 10am - 1pm at:

  • Linkway Medical Practice, Frank Fisher Way, West Bromwich, B70 7AW
  • Lodge Road Surgery, Lodge Road, Smethwick, B67 7LU
  • Tame Valley Medical Centre, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0JS

Find your nearest clinic and how to book an appointment

We also want to encourage pregnant mothers to get vaccinated to prevent whooping cough in their babies. For more information, search “NHS whooping cough vaccine” online. If you are pregnant, contact your GP to book your vaccine appointment today.


Job vacancies at Sandwell Council

Looking for a job or know somebody who is?

Why not come and work with us? Check out our vacancies at WM Jobs and apply online.

Our current vacancies include:

✅ Community Partnerships Administration Officer

✅ Connexions Area Team Manager

✅ Neighbourhood Repairs Clerical Officer

✅ Contact Centre Support Officer

And more...


Sandwell Children's Festival - Good food news!

We are excited to announce that Digbeth Dining Club C.I.C will be at Sandwell Children's Festival, Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 June, hosting...Bangers n' Mashup.

🎪 A family party tent session, available each day including

🎨 Free crafts  

👩‍🎨 Free children's rave paint  

🫧 Bubble and foam machines  

🦄 Inflatable costumes

🕺 Lots of music, dancing and most importantly laughter!

Book now to join the best family rave at Sandwell Children's Festival

Sandwell Children's Festival

Covid and Flu Vaccination pop-up clinics

Pop-up clinics are a great way for anyone eligible for a spring Covid-19 vaccine to get protected at a time and location that suits you with no appointment necessary.

  • Tuesday 14 May, 9am-3pm, Tesco, Fox Oak Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5DF
  • Sunday 19 May, 10am-3pm, Tesco, 46 New Square, West Bromwich, B70 7PR
  • Tuesday 21 May, 9am-3pm, Morrisons, 239 Holyhead Rd, Wednesbury, WS10 7BD

If you meet the eligibility criteria below, please come along.

✔️ adults aged 75 years and over by 30 June

✔️ residents in care homes for older adults

✔️ those aged six months and over who have a weakened immune system.

Visit our Healthy Sandwell website for information on eligibility and more upcoming clinics.


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