Sandwell’s businesses can now sponsor more than 80 roundabouts and boundary signs across the borough to promote their businesses.

The new West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has just received a multi-million pound cash boost to invest directly in the future of the region. Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has transferred £36.5m from Treasury resources to the WMCA as part of its agreed new devolution deal.

We are delighted to announce that one of this year’s successful recipients of the Sandwell Social Entrepreneurs Award is 23 year old Rohim Mohammed from West Bromwich.

With a growing and ageing population, unhealthy lifestyles and a rise in the number of chronic conditions, people in Sandwell are living longer than ever, but in poorer health. Businesses have great influence over the lives of their staff and customers and have a crucial role to play in encouraging people to make healthier choices.

West Midlands group Rubery Owen Holdings Ltd increased its turnover by more than £10m in 2015. Accounts showed that it grew from £56.3m in 2014 to £67.9m in 2015. Its pre-tax profit also increased from £1.5m in the previous year to £2.3m in 2015.

West Midlands group Rubery Owen Holdings Ltd increased its turnover by more than £10m and nearly doubled its pre-tax profit in 2015.

The Tipton and Coseley Building Society has reported a buoyant start to the year with its mortgage completions between January and May up 64 per cent on the same time last year.

This morning Mayor Julie Webb officially opened FlipOut Sandwell, a trampoline park with an adult trampoline arena, a separate area for toddlers to bounce in plus basketball areas for older kids to enjoy.

Rimstock-imageSandwell Council business growth team has been working in partnership with West Bromwich firm Rimstock Plc on plans to expand its premises. The application that has been submitted to Sandwell Council will create nearly 200 new jobs for the area and also contribute to the wider local economy.