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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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Ground broken on Sandwell superhub

Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, has broken ground on a battery storage superhub.

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Plan B: what the new restrictions mean

The government is enacting ‘Plan B’ to help curb the spread of Covid-19. Here’s what the new restrictions mean for you, and what your Sandwell business needs to do.

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December motorway closures confirmed

PLEASE NOTE! These closures have now been postponed to January 2022.

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Cooking up manufacturing jobs #MadeInSandwell

Next time you pop out for chips, you’re likely to be served from a fryer made by this week’s #MadeinSandwell Monday star, Hewigo.

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Save your local: get support to run a community pub in Sandwell

Plunkett Foundation – the UK charity dedicated to helping communities save their pubs, shops and services through community ownership – is calling for local groups to step forward to help fight the closure of some of the West Midlands’ iconic pubs.

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The return of face coverings: advice for Sandwell shops and businesses

For everyone’s safety in regards to Covid-19, members of the public – and staff in public-facing areas – are required to wear face coverings in certain settings again. We’ve got everything you need to know.

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Industrial Decarbonisation Programme launched by LEP

The Black Country LEP has launched the Black Country Industrial Decarbonisation Programme, which aims to help build a cost-efficient energy infrastructure across the region. 

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Win more work in Sandwell: three steps to take now

We’ve shared three simple steps you can take now to put your Sandwell business in a stronger position to secure contracts with Sandwell Council and other big buyers in our borough.

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New home for Tipton firm

Tipton-based cable management specialist Direct Channel Support Systems has acquired new premises in Great Bridge, adding to its existing presence.

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