Bringing Communities Together
Up to 365 jobs could be cut by a council which says it must cut major services to prevent bankruptcy caused by the financial impact of COVID-19. Luton Borough Council faces a £49m shortfall in its finances – and needs to save almost £22m. Amidst political rhetoric of investment into […]
Sandwell Council is drawing up ambitious plans to regenerate three town areas in the borough – in a bid to win a slice of the £3.6 billion cash available nationwide for regeneration schemes. Councillor Maria Crompton, Deputy Council Leader, said the council was pulling out all the stops to secure […]
Wolverhampton residents are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of coronavirus and help Avoid a Local Lockdown. Significant changes to the lockdown measures have come into effect since (Saturday 4 July), as the Government allows more businesses and activities to reopen to the public and social […]
Prudent and tight financial management saw City of Wolverhampton Council turnaround a forecasted budget overspend at one stage during 2019 to 2020 to finish the year with an underspend. The authority will this week publish its budget outturn report for the last financial year which will be considered by Cabinet […]
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said of the update: “Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. “The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for millions of people and businesses. “We stood behind Britain’s businesses and workers as we came into this […]
Dudley Council is urging borough residents to help local businesses bounce back from the coronavirus crisis – by shopping locally. Non-essential retail shops have begun re-opening this week as part of measures to gradually ease the lockdown announced by the government. And borough residents have been urged by council bosses […]
With more shops and businesses reopening to customers from this morning (Monday 15 June), Sandwell Council has urged shoppers to continue following key advice to keep safe. There is also a package of advice and guidance on the council’s website and the Think Sandwell website to help businesses safely reopen. Four key pieces of […]
Best for Hand-Made Chocolates: Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium The beautiful seaside town of Ilfracombe in North Devon is home to the Chocolate Emporium, where Jeanette and her team make a range of wonderful handcrafted chocolates including chocolate bars and slabs, fudges and gift boxes too. The wonderful range of flavours include classics such […]
More than 2,200 people have received benefits and debt advice from Sandwell Council during the Covid-19 pandemic – and anyone else in need of support is being urged to get in touch. The council’s Welfare Rights Team is available to help anyone in need of advice on claiming benefits. There […]
Sandwell Council is inviting applications from today from local businesses for a new COVID-19 support grant. The council has £3.362m from the government’s Discretionary Business Grant Fund to allocate to local businesses. This funding is specifically to support small and micro businesses with high fixed property costs which are not […]
