Morning everyone,
If you use Newton Road, Hamstead Hill, College Road or Forge Lane, you'll want to check next week's roadworks before heading out.
Here's your quick Great Barr update.
🚧 Traffic & Travel
This weekend:
Hamstead Hill (B42): Openreach multi-way temporary signals throughout Sunday June 14 for utility repairs. Expect delays through the village.
Newton Road (A4041): Lane closure towards West Bromwich and the M5 on Sunday for utility maintenance. Temporary pedestrian diversions also active.
Next week — plan ahead:
College Road (Kingstanding end): Daytime lane closure Monday June 15 near the Kingstanding/Hawthorn Road roundabout for street lighting repairs.
College Road (Perry Barr end): Second lane closure Wednesday June 17 near the Perry Park junction for street furniture repairs.
Forge Lane: National Grid closure near the crematorium expected to clear by Wednesday.
👉 Newton Road and College Road are the routes most likely to slow down school runs and morning commutes next week.
🚨 Local News & Community Updates
Safer 6 Action Week: Sandwell's Safer 6 campaign is now underway, bringing increased police, fire service and council activity targeting anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping and environmental issues.
Community Fundraiser: A local fundraising drive is currently seeking raffle prizes and volunteers. If you'd like details, get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.
Park Reminder: Wardens are reminding visitors that barbecues and open fires remain prohibited in local parks.
🎉 What's On
Dartmouth Park Summer Fayre: Saturday June 13, 11am–2pm. The Friends of Dartmouth Park are hosting a fundraising fayre at The Pavilion featuring plants, books, clothes stalls and a tombola.
Walking for Men's Mental Health: Saturday June 13, 10:30am. Free peer-support walk starting at the Dartmouth Park War Memorial. No booking needed.
Sandwell Priory Heritage Talk: Sunday June 14. Join Dr Mike Hodder for a talk on the archaeology and history of Sandwell Priory.
Oak House Museum: Open Sunday 11am–2pm. A good local option if you're looking for something different this weekend.
Armed Forces Day: Saturday June 27. Sandwell's Armed Forces Day celebrations at Civic Square, Oldbury.
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