Sessions are being held in Wednesbury North ward on Saturday 8 September to help people protect their homes and property.

A two-year project called Beat the Burglar will see events in each of Sandwell’s 24 wards.

Volunteers from Sandwell Crime Prevention Panel, council teams and police will be running the sessions.

As well as giving advice, they will be handing out personal attack alarms, shed alarms, property marking packs, spike strips for the top of fences and gates, purse bells and fraud prevention sleeves for bank cards.

On Saturday 8 September, the Beat the Burglar team will be at the following locations in Wednesbury North ward:

  • 10am - Bilston Road at its junction with The Close

  • 11am - Westbury Road at its junction with Beebee Road

  • 12noon - Prince George Road at its junction with Barlow Road

Councillor Elaine Costigan, Sandwell Council's cabinet member for public health and protection, said: "These sessions will be a great opportunity for residents to get advice and free security products to help prevent them becoming victims of burglary.

"This is the second Beat the Burglar event of the project, and the team will be visiting other wards over the coming months.

"We’ll let you know when we’re in your area. Look out for leaflets about the sessions."