Sandwell Council Leader Darren Cooper dies over the Easter Weekend
The sad news came yesterday after Deputy Leader Councillor Steve Eling announced "It is with great sadness that we confirm the death of the leader of Sandwell Council, Councillor Darren Cooper who died last night. This is of course a terrible shock to everyone who knew Darren. He was hugely liked and respected by both his colleagues at the council and the constituents who he was dedicated to serving."