A big part of the Sandwell Story is down to the people who live across its six towns; Wednesbury, Tipton, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, West Bromwich and Oldbury.
You may have spotted the Bostin People campaign that aims to share stories from people across all aspects of Sandwell life.
As part of our Making It campaign we’ve shared some of the stories from young people featured in the short film and what making it in Sandwell means to them.
Izaan’s Story
Mya’s Story
Jashaan’s Story
Madi’s Story
Brandon’s Story
Malachi’s Story
This year Sandwell has also had many people recognised for the work they do. In the New Year Honours Tracy Lowe, Founder of Wallace Youth Project was awarded an MBE for services to young people, Deborah Lowe was awarded a BEM for services to musical theatre in the West Midlands and Balbir Singh Khanpur was awarded a BEM for services to Bhangra Music and to Punjabi Culture in the West Midlands.
Sandwell had a further two BEMs awarded in the 2025 Birthday Honours; Kerrie Ann Green, Sergeant Major Instructor, Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force for services to the Army Cadet Force and to young people and Carl John Ledbury, Trustee, the Ambulance Staff Charity was awarded a BEM for services to ambulance staff.
