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Sandwell businesses are aiming for GOLD

Over four years, a funding programme has helped 92 businesses in Sandwell with face-to-face support and, in many cases, grant funding.

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New from Think Sandwell!

To keep pace with our ever-changing world, the Think Sandwell team has created three new web pages to help Sandwell businesses become the best they can be.

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Celebrate everything #MadeInSmethwick

This summer, find out more about Smethwick’s fascinating heritage at a festival of free, family-friendly events.

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M6 closure – severe delays expected

National Highways will be closing the M6 motorway in both directions from 8pm on Friday 6 May to 6am on Monday 9 May.

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Sandwell Council to shine a light on the borough’s rich and diverse culture

Sandwell Council will shine a light on the borough’s rich and diverse culture in the build-up to and during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Its Shine a Light festival will showcase the best of Sandwell’s arts, sports and culture.

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The Voice of Sandwell: creative commission opportunity

Sandwell Cultural Education Partnership is looking to commission a creative person or collective living in or well connected to the borough for a piece of work which captures and embodies the voice of Sandwell.

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Multistory bursaries for Sandwell artists

Sandwell community arts organisation Multistory is offering the opportunity for emerging artists based in the borough to apply for a £500 bursary towards their artistic development.

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Earth Day and every day: five green wins for your Sandwell business

Here we suggest five simple things you could do today to reduce your company’s environmental footprint – not just on Earth Day but every day.

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West Bromwich manufacturer features in programme about achieving net zero

Robinson Brothers has featured in a news-style programme made by the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) and ITN Productions discussing the sustainability initiatives that the Sandwell chemical manufacturer has implemented on its route to net zero.

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Thrive at Work webinar

If you’re interested in cutting sickness, boosting engagement and improving retention then the Thrive at Work programme could be for you.

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