📌People often blame themselves for their debt to a loan shark—it's not your fault. Join us in supporting @slsengland in their #noblamenoshame campaign.

👉Contact Stop Loan Sharks today at for help and support with a loan shark
stoploansharks.co.uk #SLSEngland #SLSWeek24

There have been some delays to recycling and general waste collections today.

If your street’s bins were not taken, please leave them out and crews will be working tomorrow (Saturday 11 May) to empty them.

Boxed up and ready to go! 📦 We’re now distributing more than 400 new life-saving bleed control kits – commissioned & paid for by the OPCC – to all seven of the local authorities here in the West Midlands. These packs can save lives, so treatment can begin before medics arrive!

West Smethwick Park are hosting a Family Fun Day on Sunday 12 May from 2pm - 6pm!!

🏏 Come along and join in for a fun game of rounders!

‼️ Please note: Registrations to play rounders will be open between 1pm and 2pm. All players must be aged 14+

Please stay safe around open water.

It may be warm outside, but water in canals and rivers is MUCH colder than you think.

Learn more about water safety: wmfs.link/2GWFPjr

#WaterSafety #Prevention #FloatToLive

Heading to Vaisakhi in the Park this weekend? We want you to have fun, but stay safe at the same time:

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Stay together with your friends and loved ones
📵 Keep your phone & valuables out of sight
🚗 Plan your journey home in advance

More advice ▶️ west-midlands.police.uk/campaigns/safe…

Join Oldbury United for free Walking Football sessions at Portway Lifestyle Centre!
Message 07395 258 021 or fill out their online form: forms.office.com/pages/response…
This month, find ways to #MoveMoreForYourMentalHealth

💭 Do you live in Great Bridge? Come and have your say about the local area at this community engagement drop in.

🗓️ Wednesday 22 May, 2pm-7pm.
New Road Methodist Church, Mount Street, Tipton, DY4 7DE.

Refreshments will be available, see you there.

💚 As we make the most of the sun this weekend, please remember BBQs are banned in Sandwell parks and green spaces.

🥪Enjoy a picnic
❌ Not a BBQ!

Please put all your litter in the bins or take it home 🚮

There were 1,319 cases of whooping cough in March this year, compared to 858 in the whole of 2023.

If you are pregnant, it's important to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect your newborn baby, as they are at greatest risk.

Find out more. nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

BEARWOOD DINING CLUB 🌳

We're back at Lightwoods Park on Sunday for what is quite possible our most requested event of the calendar by all of you lovely folk!

Everyone's welcome, even you. Yes, you. 📷

There are free NHS Health Checks taking place for those aged between 40 and 74 who do not have a pre-existing health condition.
To check your eligibility, visit: nhshealthcheck.randox.com/eligibility/
To book your place, visit: nhshealthcheck.randox.com

Exam season has started for GCSE students with A levels exams starting next week.
Sending good luck wishes to all students
✨YOU'VE GOT THIS! ✨
Need any last minute careers advice?
Call us 0121 569 2955 or email us at [email protected]. Sandwell Council

🗨️ Did you know you can report hate crimes at a Third Party Reporting Centre?

The staff here are trained to help you report hate crimes through the True Vision website.

Find out where your nearest ones in Sandwell are ➡️ google.com/maps/d/viewer?…

❗ #METROUPDATE

🚇❌ Planned West Midlands Metro works tonight from 8pm - no service Black Lake - Edgbaston

🔧 Works will continue from this Sunday 12th May where there will be no services between Black Lake and Edgbaston Village

ℹ️ More info: orlo.uk/9XUL4

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to support projects that equip people (18 or older in order) from disadvantaged groups with the critical life skills necessary to gain employment.

Info: tinyurl.com/mun85mja #fundingnews