Bringing Communities Together
The Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) has, in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Birmingham City Council, extended its campaign providing guidance to firms which have struggled to access Covid-19 related support. The ABCC’s Business Support Campaign aims to help West Midlands-based businesses owners, for whom English is […]
D2H Advanced Technologies is the new name for a rapidly expanding specialist technology and engineering consultancy grown from a foundation in elite motorsport. Since being established five years ago, the company has extended its expertise into a wide range of industrial, technology and high-performance sectors, and the rebrand from D2H […]
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 […]
