Author Archives: Ian

In the last few weeks following the destruction of trees and habitat on land off Temple Way a number of developments have taken place, which this post will summarise. The backlash towards the disgraceful statement made by Sandwell council on … Continue reading →

It is with a very heavy heart, that our worst fears about the Sandwell Plan are now arising and a sense of Deja vu on the former Duport’s Tip and surrounding roads has seen the mass destruction of hundreds of … Continue reading →

BACKGROUND The Friends of Sheepwash were one of a number of groups in Sandwell who were basically forced to sign up to an agreement with the council known as “The partnership agreement.” We were told, and in writing that the … Continue reading →

With just two countryside rangers managing nine local nature reserves in Sandwell, you can see how highly this local authority values its designated sites. You can also see that in planning policy terms, and planning officer terms, they have also … Continue reading →

The Sandwell Plan and the ludicrous inclusion of two areas including Rattlechain lagoon for 500 plus houses impact three if not four wards in the borough, Great Bridge, Oldbury, Tividale and Tipton Green. With boundary changes proposed for 2026, it may … Continue reading →

Some 27 years ago, a group concerned with protecting the flora and fauna of Sheepwash was set up by a group of volunteers. Over that course of time people have come and gone, particularly in Sandwell Council, but one thing … Continue reading →

There are a couple of good Youtube videos from the Midlands Outdoors channel which explore Sheepwash and the surrounding Canal and Rattlechain lagoon area. Be sure to give that channel a subscribe and like. Obviously locals will venture over here … Continue reading →

On 22nd November The Friends of Sheepwash Local Nature Reserve and volunteers will be planting wild flower bulbs in an area of the reserve near to the main entrance in Sheepwash Lane. The event will be led by Sandwell’s Countryside … Continue reading →

Sheepwash is a Local Nature Reserve, and we want to keep it that way as a friends of group. I deliberately chose to use the word “protect” in the domain name for this website, and not “The Friends of Sheepwash” … Continue reading →