Bringing Communities Together
Schools in Wolverhampton are preparing to welcome all children back from next week – with some pupils set to be able to attend class for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March. It is mandatory for school age children across England to return to school […]
Coronavirus outbreak among staff at Asda supermarket in Cape Hill Sandwell Council and Public Health England West Midlands have been notified of a coronavirus outbreak linked to an Asda supermarket in Cape Hill, Smethwick, after eight workers tested positive. Dr Lisa McNally, Sandwell’s Director of Public Health said: “We are […]
A new survey of over 500 senior decision-makers within UK businesses has revealed the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on business innovation: 45% said their business has undergone the most radical digital transformation in its history Half (50%) of businesses said the pandemic has provided the incentive needed to […]
An Aldridge family firm came up with a novel way to help families working from home and the NHS at the same time – raising £2,000 in the process. Allpack Packaging, which is celebrating 25 years in business, developed easy to assemble cardboard desks and chairs during lockdown which proved […]
Dudley Council’s cabinet member for environment is delighted that four employees have completed an award in their horticulture apprenticeships. The local authority runs the apprenticeship scheme internally, giving the young adults the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications. The four apprentices joined the local authority in 2018. They have gained a level […]
People will be able to put their questions to two senior Dudley Council figures in a special screened debate. The leader and deputy leader of Dudley Council will be answering questions from the public in a live broadcast on Facebook on September 9. Councillor Patrick Harley and Councillor David Vickers […]
Dudley is set to benefit from an investment in ultrafast connectivity. A project to roll out an ultrafast full fibre network to speed up the delivery of council services has been announced following an innovative partnership between the local authority and Virgin Media Business. A project to roll out an […]
Shoppers and pub goers are being urged to vote with their feet and avoid businesses not following Covid-19 guidance. Pubs that aren’t taking contact details and shops where people don’t wear masks should be avoided, Sandwell Council has warned. And Sandwell businesses are being urged to take action to follow […]
Dudley Leisure Centre and Crystal Leisure Centre in Stourbridge will close earlier than normal on Bank Holiday Monday. At Crystal, the last gym session on August 31 will be 3pm to 4.30pm. The last pool session will be 4pm to 5pm, and the final badminton and table tennis sessions from […]
A temporary cycle lane is set to be installed in Smethwick to improve links for cyclists between the town centre and local stations. Sandwell Council will install the lane by the end of the month (August) between Smethwick Galton Bridge and Rolfe Street stations. It will link with National Cycle […]
