Bringing Communities Together
People living in the Black Country can have their say on the future of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEV). A consultation launched today (10 August) by Black Country Transport urges anyone living or working in the region to share their views on its new ULEV strategy, vision and implementation plan. […]
Warwickshire County Cricket Club and its official charity, the Edgbaston Foundation have released results of its impact made during the enforced lockdown process and the temporary closure of Edgbaston. These activities are grouped into three specific areas: Use of Edgbaston Fundraising Virtual support Use of Edgbaston COVID-19 Test Centre […]
Residents and businesses in Sandwell are being urged to have their say on what improvements they would like to see as part of the Government’s Towns Fund £75 million investment in Sandwell. There will be £25 million available per town selected to develop innovative regeneration plans. Last year, the Government […]
People living in Sandwell and the Black Country area can have their say on the future of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV). A consultation launched by Black Country Transport urges anyone living or working in Sandwell and the wider region to share their views on its ULEV Strategy, Vision and […]
The news means that any unauthorised traveller incursions can now be moved on quicker and save money. Under the new rules travellers arriving in the borough will be immediately directed to the new site. If they refuse the police and Dudley Council officers can move them on quicker than ever […]
Heavy vehicle testing restarted at Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) on 04 July 2020. We will be using flexible exemptions until March 2021 to manage testing demand. This means that: 3-month exemptions will continue for all vehicles that have not already received one 12-month exemptions will be introduced for certain operators To get […]
Resonance has hosted a Dudley Performing Arts summer school for local primary and secondary pupils. Around 85 pupils from schools in the Dudley borough took part in the summer school at Resonance – the brand-new, state-of-the-art music institute in Brierley Hill. The aim was to make up for some […]
Ian Collins appointed as Engineering Director of Volta Trucks. Ben Anstey confirmed as Chief Engineer – Electrical and Control Systems. The Volta Zero, the first purpose-built full electric commercial vehicle to be launched in autumn 2020. Volta Trucks, the Scandinavian start-up full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced two senior appointments […]
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is now offering its supporters a free online Will writing service, in partnership with Beyond, a trusted UK firm which provide a range of afterlife services. The new partnership between Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and Beyond means that those who are time poor or may find […]
Very Light Rail is back on track in Dudley – after the government answered a plea to meet a near £13 million shortfall in funding for the scheme. Council leader Patrick Harley – in partnership with the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and supported by the West Midlands Combined […]
