An application to build 250 new homes on a former landfill site in West Bromwich has been submitted to Sandwell Council. Outline planning consent for the 49.4 acre site to the north of Hall Green Road in Stone Cross was granted in April 2014 but detailed proposals will go before Sandwell Council’s planning committee next […]

Black Country commercial vehicle body manufacturer Bevan Group has revealed plans to move to a new headquarters in Wednesbury. The move to larger premises will enable the firm to continue to expand and create new jobs for the region. The number of employees in its growing Aftercare division is expected to double over the next five years.

Sandwell Council is working in partnership with Sandwell College to support business growth in the region while promoting opportunities for residents and young people.       One way in which the partnership provides opportunities to businesses, residents and young people is through apprenticeships. These provide employers with the opportunity to gain enthusiastic and motivated […]

Local business people are encouraged to attend an evening of entertainment to help raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice.

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) Awards 2016 are now open for nominations. The annual awards celebrate the best in business from across the region and are looking for local businesses of all sizes from all sectors to apply. The awards are an ideal opportunity to showcase your company and celebrate your successes. Entering […]

The Carbon Trust has launched The Green Business Fund, designed to help small businesses replace old equipment, save money and boost productivity.

Plans for a scheme to revamp the Vaughan Trading Estate in Tipton have recently been unveiled. If the proposed overhaul goes ahead it has the potential to create hundreds of jobs in the region. The Vaughan Trading Estate currently encompasses 800,000 square feet of production, distribution and office accommodation on a site of approximately 45 […]

West Midlands Premier League football club West Bromwich Albion have revealed revenues of £96.3 million for the financial year ending in June 2015.

The Black Country Growth Hub in collaboration with the Black Country’s local authorities – Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton Councils are proud to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Innovation category for this year’s West Midlands Celebrating Constructing Excellence awards. The Black Country partnership has been recognised for its forward-thinking […]