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George Makin

Local Democracy Reporter covering Sandwell and Dudley.

Stories by George Makin

Social workers facing coronavirus for the sake of the kids

Social workers facing coronavirus for the sake of the kids

Social workers in Sandwell are ensuring the safety of nearly 3,500 vulnerable children – including doing homes visits despite the risk during the coronavirus outbreak.

Sandwell | Last updated: 20 hours ago

£400 fines warning as council pledges ‘we will track down fly-tippers’

£400 fines warning as council pledges ‘we will track down fly-tippers’

Sandwell | Last updated: 22 hours ago

No hugs: Sandwell councillor speaks about self-isolation after his partner had Covid-19 symptoms

No hugs: Sandwell councillor speaks about self-isolation after his partner had Covid-19 symptoms

Sandwell | Last updated: 22 hours ago

First-ever webcast meetings

First-ever webcast meetings

Dudley | Last updated: Apr 9, 2020

Hospital fighting to save lives says it will also save jobs

Hospital fighting to save lives says it will also save jobs

Sandwell | Last updated: Apr 6, 2020

Dudley Council housing project could be delayed due to Covid-19 outbreak

Dudley Council housing project could be delayed due to Covid-19 outbreak

Dudley | Last updated: Apr 2, 2020

Sandwell mayor returns to NHS saying: ‘I’m no hero’

Sandwell mayor returns to NHS saying: ‘I’m no hero’

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 31, 2020

Woman who overpaid council tax summonsed

Woman who overpaid council tax summonsed

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 30, 2020

One person take to court in Sandwell as offenders ignore litter fines

One person take to court in Sandwell as offenders ignore litter fines

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 27, 2020

Black Country domestic violence charity's doors still open despite coronavirus

Black Country domestic violence charity's doors still open despite coronavirus

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 29, 2020

Urgent protective equipment call for council workers

Urgent protective equipment call for council workers

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 26, 2020

Panic shopping condemned by Sandwell's mayor

Panic shopping condemned by Sandwell's mayor

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 23, 2020

Health centre to go ahead but at what cost?

Health centre to go ahead but at what cost?

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 20, 2020

Nearly 400 Sandwell Council staff self-isolate amid coronavirus pandemic

Nearly 400 Sandwell Council staff self-isolate amid coronavirus pandemic

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 20, 2020

Council ordered to pay compensation after dementia patient left unwashed and in dirty clothes

Council ordered to pay compensation after dementia patient left unwashed and in dirty clothes

Sandwell | Last updated: Mar 12, 2020

Bearwood Road mosque plan rejected on appeal over parking concerns

Bearwood Road mosque plan rejected on appeal over parking concerns

Smethwick | Last updated: Mar 11, 2020

Glamping at Sandwell Valley among events planned for Commonwealth Games boost

Glamping at Sandwell Valley among events planned for Commonwealth Games boost

Sandwell | Last updated: Feb 21, 2020

Dozens of investigations after anti-social behaviour victims 'ignored'

Dozens of investigations after anti-social behaviour victims 'ignored'

Sandwell | Last updated: Feb 21, 2020

Dudley Council chief paid 2,000 per cent more than lowest paid staff

Dudley Council chief paid 2,000 per cent more than lowest paid staff

Dudley | Last updated: Feb 14, 2020

Dudley dog mess fines hit £2,800

Dudley dog mess fines hit £2,800

Dudley | Last updated: Feb 14, 2020

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