Bringing Communities Together
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 […]
Craft is created with traditional British dining etiquette and exceptional style in mind. With a range of chic and stylish dining areas accompanied by unique modern finishes, each venue forms an ambient atmosphere incorporating timeless family values with excellent food and drink. Guests choosing to dine with Craft can select from a […]
UK trials have now begun in Milton Keynes with Volkswagen’s first We Deliver courier partner – Hermes. Customers piloting the scheme will receive a text or email when one of their parcels arrives at the Hermes depot, giving them the option to have it delivered to their car. Once they […]
Patients across the West Midlands with asbestos-related cancer will benefit from a new role which has been created at the Trust. The region’s first dedicated Mesothelioma Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) has been appointed at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Sophie Phillips will join Mesothelioma UK’s network of 26 dedicated Clinical Nurse […]
The Knife Angel – a powerful symbol of hope and cohesion, and a salient warning of the dangers of carrying and using bladed weapons – will be coming to Wolverhampton in April. The 20ft tall sculpture, created from over 100,000 confiscated and surrendered blades by the team at the British […]
The rainbow flag is flying outside the Civic Centre this February to mark LGBT History Month, an annual event that celebrates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in the United Kingdom. The flag was raised this morning during a short ceremony attended by the Mayor […]
A free session helping people in the borough to stay safe online is being run next week. Anyone who lives or works in the borough can sign up for Staying Safe Online. It takes place on Thursday February 6 from 5pm to 6pm at Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Learning Centre in […]
n Indian restaurant in Halesowen has become the first to win Dudley Council’s new revamped Gold Dudley Food for Health Award. Balti Towers has been awarded Gold after demonstrating it operated to high food hygiene and safety standards, whilst at the same time promoting healthier food choices and using healthier […]
Kids can play football for as little as a quid after school at The Dell Stadium, Brierley Hill. Dudley Council leisure bosses have launched a new scheme at the Bryce Road site where youngsters can have a kickabout on the 3G pitch with friends on weekdays from 3pm to 5pm. […]
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 […]
