I am writing to update SVI members, supporters, partners and elected representatives following July’s 2025 announcement from Sandwell Council to remove our seconded staff arrangement. In July 2025, we were informed that council funding would taper and that, while core running costs …
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Baggies surprise us at Showdown
On Tuesday, 18 August we had a wonderful surprise at our weekly Showdown session at Portway Lifestyle Centre, Oldbury. We were playing Showdown when four players from West Bromwich Albion joined us. The players were Connor Townsend, Max O’Leary, Matt Ingram and Jimmy J. Morgan. They were really …
Save SVI – Write to Your Local Councillor Session
SVI Members Make Their Voices Heard! Following a busy tea and toast session, Sarah-Ann Cromwell met with SVI members individually for an Save SVI – Write to Your Local Councillor session. Members recited their thoughts and experiences and Sarah-Ann transcribed them into a template e email. …
SVI Community Comes Together at Our Open Meeting Monday 13 July 2026
Our recent SVI Open Meeting was a wonderful reminder of the strength, warmth and determination of our community. Alongside the usual raffle, refreshments and friendly conversation, the meeting was an important opportunity to bring members, volunteers and local councillors together to discuss the …
Accessible version of Sandwell Council’s The Herald Summer 2026
The Summer edition of The Herald is now ready to download, specially prepared by the Council in Microsoft Word to ensure it’s fully accessible for our members. It features clear headings, adjustable font sizes, and a screen-reader-friendly layout. Download The Herald here: Sandwell Herald Summer …
