Bringing Communities Together
Volvo Cars has introduced a world-first premium air-quality technology in its cars, allowing Volvo drivers to breathe clean and healthy air inside their cars and clean the air of their cabin ahead of their journey. The company’s new Advanced Air Cleaner technology comes with a sensor that measures PM 2.5 […]
Nearly 90% of pupils in Wolverhampton have returned to full time education after the city’s schools reopened to children and young people at the start of the autumn term. As of Thursday (10 September), local schools reported that some 85% of primary pupils and 90% of secondary students were in […]
Sandwell Council has teamed up with West Midlands Police and Public Health England to challenge local businesses to be COVID responsible. Coronavirus infection rates are currently high in Sandwell and the council, along with public health and police continue to do all they can to make people take safety seriously. […]
The City of Wolverhampton Council is planning a phased reopening of the city’s library service. Although the city’s 16 libraries closed their doors to customers at the start of the coronavirus lockdown in March, members have been able to enjoy a host of digital services since then – and physical […]
Sandwell has become an area of national intervention, along with Birmingham and Solihull, due to a rise in Covid-19 cases. From Tuesday 15 September, Sandwell residents will not be allowed to mix with any other households in their homes or gardens. The new restrictions are: People in Sandwell must not […]
Sandwell Council’s recent Jobs and Skills event proved popular with more than 250 residents signing up to take part. The week-long programme hosted six live broadcasts where attendees could interact with advisors to get information and showcased the range of support available to find employment, enter training and included information […]
A ban on drinking alcohol in public places in parts of Wolverhampton has been extended, and comes into force. The city wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), which has been in operation in Wolverhampton since March 2017, gives police powers to stop people from drinking and to surrender alcohol if […]
A unique performance has been recorded by staff at Wolverhampton Music Service to inspire and galvanise young people across the city to make music. Staff have jointly performed Blinded By Your Grace Pt 2 by British rapper Stormzy – himself seen as an inspiration and positive role model within the […]
Sandwell’s housing boss has thanked council tenants for their patience in waiting for non-urgent repairs to be carried out during the coronavirus pandemic. And he said that housing repairs teams were making excellent progress, as they worked hard to catch up on outstanding work that had been out on hold […]
Pupils at a Wednesbury primary school have been involved in a cross-generational project, building relationships with residents at a nearby care home, Dovedale Court. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, pupils from Holyhead Primary Academy, as part of Shireland Academy Trust, were visiting residents and creating shared experiences such as planting and […]
