Fans were encouraged to “Take a Minute” and discover simple steps they can take to start looking after their mental health as Wolves’ FA Cup clashed with Manchester United on Saturday (4 January, 2020). Every Mind Matters have collaborated with the Heads Up campaign, a partnership between Heads Together and […]
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Midwifery-Led Unit (MLU)
The Midwifery-Led Unit (MLU) is a short-stay birthing centre which is a relaxed environment close to the hospital with midwives and clinical support workers always on shift. The MLU offers a variety of facilities in a modern and comfortable setting including: Three birth rooms – each with a birthing pool […]
Are you, or is someone you know, looking after someone else’s child?
Do you know what ‘private fostering’ is? Would you know how to recognise it? Would you know who to report it to? When a parent arranges for their child to live with someone else, such as a distant relative or family friend and they remain there for longer than 28 days, this […]
WHAT CAR? REVEALS SHORTLIST OF MODELS BATTLING FOR 2020 CAR OF THE YEAR TITLE
What Car?, Britain’s leading consumer champion and new car buying platform, has announced the shortlist of 31 models in contention for its prestigious 2020 Car of the Year title. The winner will be announced on Tuesday 14 January at the annual What Car? Car of the Year Awards ceremony, held […]
Cash from developers to spruce up beauty spots
Nearly £250,000 is to be spent on improvements to two beauty spots from a cash pot funded by developers building in the borough. Developers behind major schemes such as large housing developments in the borough have to contribute cash to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Nearly £520,000 has been deposited […]
Dudley Council invited to bid for slice of multi-billion government fund
Dudley Council has been awarded nearly £175,000 to draw up a bid for a slice of a multi-billion pound government fund to improve town centres. Local authority bosses will use the cash to set up a Dudley Town Deal Board and create a Town Investment Plan. Chiefs hope it will […]
MLU re-opening just a week away!
Walsall’s Midwifery-Led Unit (MLU) is set to re-open for births in a week’s time – with tours taking place for mums-to-be and their partners to have a look around and talk to staff. The unit, which is the Black Country’s only freestanding MLU, will continue to offer supportive antenatal, postnatal and […]
Rent report to be discussed by Cabinet
Rents on council homes in Sandwell are set to rise from April 2020 as the council seeks extra cash to invest in properties and build more new homes. The move comes after a four-year government-imposed rent cap ends, during which time councils had to reduce their council house rents by […]
Extra powers proposed to tackle fly-tipping
Sandwell Council is stepping up its fight against fly-tipping with proposals to bring in £400 fines for householders who irresponsibly dispose of waste. This follows concerns about householders getting unlicensed waste carriers to take items away – and rubbish then being illegally dumped in the borough. Council environmental protection officers […]
‘Waterproof Wudu Socks’ Sold Across the World
Waterproof Wudu Socks are being sold to Muslims across the world. The Bolton company called DAKY socks are said to be an alternative to the leather Khuffain which is worn by some Muslims, as they are required to wipe over them, rather than washing the entire foot. The company stated […]