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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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Nominate your Black Country landmarks #MadeInSandwell

The Black Country Local Heritage List currently includes over a thousand entries, and wants your nominations for even more. 

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Sandwell Energy Switch: take control of your energy costs this new year

Sandwell residents and businesses! Take control of your energy costs this new year by registering for free with Sandwell Energy Switch.

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Wednesbury residents support High Street Heritage Action Zone scheme

Wednesbury is seeing in the new year with the news that the majority of residents support the proposal to create a vibrant and welcoming space in the town.

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Congratulations to OnSite Central and its water operative apprentices

Back in September last year seven new apprentices started their careers at Sandwell civil engineering company OnSite Central. We caught up with OnSite to find out how they’re getting on.

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Meet the Sandwell businesses aiming for gold

For our final article of 2021, we share the inspiring stories of Sandwell companies that have sought growth support from Sandwell Council. See how they’ve used it to take their businesses forward.

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A century of precision parts #MadeInSandwell

This week, #MadeInSandwell Monday is celebrating a company that has been manufacturing in West Bromwich for over one hundred years.

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Historic Sandwell locking systems maker feeling optimistic

When posting its trading results for the last financial year, Sandwell company Lowe and Fletcher said that it is satisfied with its current trading position despite the impact of the pandemic.

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Free help to turn your business green

GBSLEP is giving one hundred West Midlands SMEs a year’s free access to the Zellar sustainability platform.

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Latest business news – out now!

The winter edition of Trading Standards Business News magazine is now available online.

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