Police in Oldbury have a new fleet of bikes to help continue reducing crime and anti-social behaviour after applying for funding from Sandwell Council. The police and council work closely together through the Safer Sandwell Partnership. Recorded crime in Oldbury has fallen by 21 per cent over the past year, representing nearly 1,000 fewer victims of crime.

A key factor in this reduction has been the close working between the police, the council – including the neighbourhood manager for Oldbury from the council’s communities unit – and other partners.
Councillor Mahboob Hussain, …

The NHS LifeCheck websites are part of a brand new Department of Health (DH) initiative to help people to take control of their own health and well being, by taking part in a confidential on-line questionnaire. In a fun and interactive way the site produces a set of personalised results and goals.
John Middleton, Director of Public Health for Sandwell explained: “Sandwell PCT, together with our colleagues at Sandwell Council, is delighted to be able to introduce local young people to the NHS LifeCheck system. This website is one that …