Sandwell Council has launched an anti-litter campaign to challenge people’s behaviours on littering and to warn them that they could face a fine fixed-penalty notice of £100 for dropping litter in Sandwell. Posters have gone up around Sandwell – including parks – to act as a reminder that dropping litter […]
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#WalsallandProud on World Pharmacist Day
Walsall Healthcare’s Pharmacy Department plays an integral part in the trust providing safe, effective, evidence based care to patients. And we’re celebrating their contribution today on World Pharmacist Day. Pharmacists have long performed the vital and traditional role of dispensing and supplying medicines to wards and clinical areas and adapted […]
10 things we all must do to stop the spread of Covid-19
There are 10 key things that we all must to do to stop the spread of coronavirus in Wolverhampton. The city was made an area of national intervention following a sustained rise in infection rates over the last few weeks. Latest data shows there were 69.44 cases of Covid-19 per […]
Stourbridge celebrates 10 years of Fairtrade
Stourbridge is celebrating ten years as a Fairtrade Town thanks to ongoing work by Stourbridge Fairtrade. The campaign group has worked tirelessly with local shops, schools, community organisations and Dudley Council to gain and retain the status it was first awarded on 27 September 2010. It recently had its status […]
Work completed to boost business and help make city centre safe and welcoming
New seating areas outside pubs and cafes and wider pavements have been introduced in Wolverhampton as the council works to boost business and make the city centre safe and welcoming. The measures aim to assist local restaurants and bars, while also making it easier for people to follow social distancing […]
Thanks for Wings and Scrubs ‘angel’ sculpture as installation ends
Sculptor Luke Perry with the Wings and Sculpture when it was installed at Lightwoods Park in May. Sandwell Council is thanking Black Country sculptor Luke Perry for the Wings and Scrubs sculpture that has honoured NHS and care workers, as the temporary installation comes to an end tomorrow. The four-metre […]
Safer 6 – support and advice for mental health
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic this year, there has been a huge increase in mental health issues, including stress. As part of Sandwell’s six-week Safer 6 campaign, which has a focus on health and wellbeing this week, residents across Sandwell are being encouraged to look after their mental health. Dr […]
EMPTY PARKING SPACES OFFER FINANCIAL LIFELINE FOR HOTELS BUT PUBS AND RESTAURANTS LAG BEHIND
Empty parking spaces can make additional income for the hospitality sector Hotels are embracing additional money making opportunity renting out empty parking spaces but pubs and restaurants lag behind reveals YourParkingSpace.co.uk The online parking portal currently lists parking spaces at 850 hotels, compared to just 85 pubs and 15 restaurants. […]
LOTUS EVIJA: STUNNING NEW FILM REVEALS DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORLD’S FIRST BRITISH ELECTRIC HYPERCAR
Lotus reveals further details on the Evija all-electric hypercar in a stunning new film featuring an engineering development vehicle testing on the 2.2-mile track at Hethel. At the wheel is Gavan Kershaw, Director of Vehicle Attributes for Lotus, who provides extensive new commentary on key elements of the Evija project. […]
City art gallery to display Windrush Generation Experiences
Supported by City of Wolverhampton Council and financed by Government, a Wolverhampton charity has announced a project to put a collection of unique video interviews online. The Black and Ethnic Minority Experience Foundation (BE-ME) has received funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to make available video […]