Sandwell Council

Help us tell the Sandwell Story. We know Sandwell is a bostin place, and we want to tell the world why it’s a great place to live and work, why businesses should choose to base themselves here and to celebrate what makes Sandwell special. This is about bringing people together to deliver a great future for Sandwell. We want your views to help us understand local issues and priorities as well as ideas you may have for the future of Sandwell. If you live or work in Sandwell, we want you to help shape our new story together. Take part in a short survey https://lnkd.in/eu4G-5HG

Good luck and congratulations to all #Sandwell students receiving their GCSE results and other Key Stage 4 results today! Be proud of your hard work and dedication! These results are a testament to your commitment, but also the unwavering support provided by the parents, staff and leaders in our schools. From everyone at Sandwell Council we wish you all the very best for the future, whether you are planning on continuing your education, taking up an apprenticeship or entering employment for the first time. Remember your results are part of your journey. If you’re unsure what to do next Connexions Sandwell - Sandwell MBC will support you. Open from Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm until 30 August. Call 0121 569 2955 or email Sandwell_Connexion@sandwell.gov.uk #WeAreSandwell #GoodLuck #GCSE Shokat Lal

Help us tell the Sandwell Story. We know Sandwell is a bostin place, and we want to tell the world why it’s a great place to live and work, why businesses should choose to base themselves here and to celebrate what makes Sandwell special. This is about bringing people together to deliver a great future for Sandwell. We want your views to help us understand local issues and priorities as well as ideas you may have for the future of Sandwell. If you live or work in Sandwell, we want you to help shape our new story together. Take part in a short survey https://lnkd.in/eu4G-5HG #WeAreSandwell #Communities #Celebrate

Our site team have now commenced the structural demolition phase on our midlands project. As part of our partnership with Sandwell Council we have undertaken all enabling activities to enable this scheme. Including: - asbestos surveys - ecology surveys - party wall surveys and agreements - service disconnection - highway liaison and closures - site investigation AR, The Enabling Partner are proud to be part of the Sandwell levelling up scheme. This will result in new, more efficient homes for the local community. Following the main structure, we will be deconstructing elements of the smaller block adjacent to a live building, substructure removal and crushing of all material for re use in the next phases of the build. Credit to our site and project team. Tom Hughes Ray Mulholland Andy Darvell #demolition #regeneration #levellingupscheme #dudley #tipton

Social Value and our partners! Bridge Construction Ltd (BCL) has gone above and beyond its contractual obligations to ensure the safety of some of the youngest members of a Smethwick primary school. Bridge Construction Ltd was appointed by Sandwell Council to undertake connectivity improvement works in Smethwick. In a display of its commitment to social value, the team took on additional voluntary work at a local school. With the new academic year approaching, Shireland Hall Primary Academy had been facing concerns about the condition of the timber fencing surrounding the reception year playground. The ageing structure posed a potential safety risk for the young children who use the area daily. Have a read of the full case study and find out more about social value on our Sandwell Business Growth website. https://lnkd.in/eyZR8ix6 https://lnkd.in/eCPBVWqy

We know this has been a difficult week for the entire nation. At #SandwellCouncil we stand united in our commitment to fostering a culture of peace and respect and we’re proud of our diverse communities. There is no place for hate and discrimination in Sandwell. This month is #SouthAsianHeritageMonth and at Sandwell Council we celebrate, recognise and respect the diversity of our colleagues, partners, businesses and residents. Sandwell is proud to be one of the most diverse boroughs in the country - and it's our community that makes us proud to call this place home. Our core organisational values of inclusivity have never been more important. The theme of #SAHM24 is ‘Free to Be Me’ and colleagues from across the council have been learning about South Asian heritage this week as we continue to raise the bar for diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace.  It was great to chat about different aspects of South Asian heritage and celebrate the rich diversity of our colleagues from different faiths and cultures, backgrounds and ethnicities – understanding that this diversity is our strength. Watch the video to find out how we celebrated #SAHM24 👇 #WeAreSandwell #Inclusion #FreeToBeMe #RaisingTheBar #SAHM24 #CelebrateDiversity Shokat Lal

We are delighted to announce that we have been named as a finalist for the UK Social Mobility Awards 2024 in the category of Public Sector organisation of the Year. At Sandwell Council we are proud to drive positive change by working with children and young people and our schools to reduce the impact of childhood poverty across the borough. #WeAreSandwell #SOMO2024 #OneTeam Shokat Lal

Fantastic article about one of Sandwell's amazing engineering companies! Talking about growth and the support they have received from our Sandwell Business Growth Team!   If you'd like to know more about the team take a look at their brilliant website - https://lnkd.in/ewaJUU3u

As we continue on our journey to become an outstanding council, we are delighted to announce that Kate Phillips has been shortlisted for the Spotlight Award from the The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) for her dedication and commitment to excellence in pension services. #WeAreSandwell #Excellence #Innovation Shokat Lal

One year on since the Sandwell Aquatics Centre opened its doors! It’s great to be working in partnership with Sandwell Leisure Trust to deliver a fantastic venue for local residents as well as talented swimmers and divers across Sandwell and the wider region who benefit from having a world-class facility on their doorstep. #WeAreSandwell #Swimmingpools #Summer