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Cllr Steven Frear talkS to BBCWM Jenny Jones about Thimblemill Brook.

New Oldbury Library Plans

Plans for new modern library for Oldbury

So what about the water

Cllr Griffin talks of her upset at the quality of the water in the Brook

Day of Celebration in Bristnall

Sandwell Mayor and Mayoress open improved pathway to the community.

Pavements to be Improved

Resurfacing of Council owned pavements start this March

Bristnall Allotments do it again!

Barnford Park Allotments celebrate 2nd National award

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Bristnall pensioner with Alzheimer's missing

Written by Councillor Steven Frear

Wednesday, 01 July 2009

hn27missing_312w.jpg.display.jpg Councillor Steven Frear "Please read the article below and help us find Mrs Elliot"

An Oldbury pensioner has gone missing from her home prompting concerns for her welfare.

Margaret Elliot disappeared from her home in Barnford Crescent at 8am this morning (Sunday).

The 75-year-old does not have her medication.Police said they are 'extremely concerned' for her welfare and appealed for Margaret or anyone who knows where she is to call Smethwick Police Station on 0845 1135000.

Margaret is white. She is slim, five foot five, with short white hair and was last seen wearing a beige cardigan and blue trousers. She was carrying a black handbag.

Crime Fall Continues

Written by Councillor Steven Frear
Friday, 15 May 2009
Total recorded crime in Sandwell has fallen 41% since 2002/3. This represents over 16,500 fewer victims. This past year, the downward trend continued with an 8.3% drop. And over 700 community problems were tackled by Sandwell Council, West Midlands Police, Sandwell Homes, West Midlands Fire Service and others working with local people.
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Pathway improvements for Queens Head

Written by Councillor Steven Frear
Thursday, 26 February 2009
As a regular shopper to the Queens head, it doesn’t take long to notice the poor state of the Council owned pavements, worn out and patchy in places it certainly has become a mess.A few months ago I approached the Council with my concerns, thankfully they have agreed and in a few days time the pavements will be resurfaced.
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Smethwick Fire Station to Close

Written by Councillor Steven Frear
Monday, 09 February 2009
At a recent council meeting, your Sandwell Labour Councillors voted unanimously to request the West Midlands Fire Service halt their plans to close Smethwick Fire Service. Labour Councillors from across Sandwell spoke in support of keeping the doomed Smethwick fire station and highlighted the dangers of leaving a dense industrial/residential area without adequate cover.
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