You’re invited to attend a virtual conference on Thursday 9 June and hear directly from those involved in the HS2 project about resulting opportunities for West Midlands businesses.

Help your Sandwell business do more to protect the environment. Register for these two free events and find out 1) how to move from disposable plastic to sustainable materials and 2) how thermal conversion can turn asbestos into sustainable aggregate.

A collaborative project spanning Birmingham and Sandwell has been shortlisted for two important awards. But what is the Smethwick to Birmingham Corridor Framework and how will it benefit our region?

A historic canalside site in Sandwell with plans submitted to build 50 apartments has come on the market for £1.25m. The Grade II-listed Boat Gauging House is located at the Tipton canal basin off Factory Road.

Sandwell Council has launched a public consultation on proposals to make the borough a smoke control area. 

Birchley Island Retail Park on Wolverhampton Road in Oldbury is officially open.

The old north bridge at Junction 10 of the M6 will be demolished over the weekend of Friday 20 May to Monday 23 May. The carriageway will be closed in both directions at Junction 10 and the north entry slip road will be closed at Junction 9 for the whole weekend.

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Sandwell on Monday 25 July during its final journey through England this summer. A busy schedule of activities and events are planned for the day across the borough.

The Black Country Chamber Business Awards are back again this year to celebrate the achievements of the region’s business community. Over 500 attendees will be welcomed in person at an event at Wolverhampton Racecourse on Friday 16 September.