Bringing Communities Together
Sandwell Council is set to unveil “Big Plans for a Great Place for the People of Sandwell” as the authority launches its plans and priorities for the next ten years. The council’s new corporate plan will set out six major outcomes to focus on to make Sandwell a great place […]
The Metro Inns hotel is based in Walsall and just 10-minute drive to the Walsall town centre. The hotel offers a variety of simple styled rooms, including, double’s, single’s and twin rooms, all offering their own ensuite bathroom. Each room comes with a comfy bed, with clean white sheets, […]
The latest research by tradesperson comparison site, HaMuch.com, has found that the skilled trade occupations account for the highest rate of non-fatal injuries as a percentage of all injuries sustained since 2016 and with Spring approaching leading to more of us attempting DIY jobs at home, they’ve provided a few basic tips […]
Sandwell Council has been celebrating apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week 2020 (3 – 9 February). The week kicked off with a hugely successful Careers in Sandwell event where more than 200 people attended. The event, which had a special focus on apprenticeships, included job vacancies, support and advice and the […]
The White House Glass Cone is moving one step closer to opening as a museum thanks to cash from National Lottery Heritage Fund to fit out the venue’s interior. The British Glass Foundation and Dudley Council worked together on the bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund which will see […]
Company bosses and voluntary groups are to be given the chance to talk to council chiefs on how money is spent on local authority services. The council has invited business organisations, groups representing local firms and the voluntary sector to a meeting of its Cabinet. The meeting will give representatives […]
More than 1,500 young people and parents from Sandwell flocked to a careers fair held at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. The annual Connexions Sandwell New Year, New Start Careers Fair was held last month. The event set out to inspire and motivate young people aged 14-19 by promoting the […]
As National Apprenticeship Week 2020 (February 3-7) gets underway, Cllr Tristan Chatfield, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, writes on a new council policy that aims to boost the prospects of potential apprentices from Birmingham… As a council, we have a clear vision for Birmingham, which is to create a […]
Ambitious plans to improve wealth across Sandwell and boost the local economy have been announced. A report will be presented to the council’s cabinet on Wednesday 5 February outlining community wealth building plans for Sandwell. If approved by councillors, community wealth building will see the council procuring more services locally […]
New £400 fines for residents who irresponsibly dispose of household waste are to be introduced on 1 March. The introduction of new fines follows concerns about householders getting unlicensed waste carriers to take items away – and them then being illegally dumped around the borough. Council environmental protection officers have […]
