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Sandwell businesses are aiming for GOLD
05/07/2023
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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ESBA23: Express & Star Business Awards
08/02/2023
Entries are now open for the Express & Star Business Awards 2023. ESBA23 celebrates the success of businesses across our region, showcasing a whole range of commercial activity.

Launch success: ‘Sandwell – home of the successful start-up’
07/02/2023
Twenty people attended the launch event for a free programme of support and training for entrepreneurs in West Bromwich on Wednesday 1 February, deeming it a big success. You can join the next event!

Lay-bour of love: local builders donate and fit carpet for community use
06/02/2023
A Sandwell Council supplier has gone the extra mile by donating and laying a carpet for a social enterprise in Princes End, Tipton. Read our story of ‘social value’ in Sandwell here.

Sandwell local plan public consultation
03/02/2023
Sandwell Council is in the process of preparing a new local plan for the borough. It is looking for local people and businesses to get involved. The consultation takes place from Monday 6 February for six weeks.

Energy cost crisis: share your story
03/02/2023
The WMIET is organising a series of sessions with local manufacturers to record their experiences of the energy cost crisis.

Major works in Oldbury town centre: Monday 6 February – Tuesday 16 May
01/02/2023
National Grid is installing a new electricity supply to Sandwell Council House in Oldbury next week. Expect traffic delays! We explain all here.

FULLY BOOKED Meet the Buyer
31/01/2023
Come to West Bromwich on Wednesday 1 March for a chance to meet a dazzling array of Black Country contractors and buyers.

Cradley Heath redevelopment gets funding
30/01/2023
Haden Hill Leisure Centre in Cradley Heath will undergo redevelopment with money from the Levelling Up Fund.

Sandwell in the Express & Star: Regeneration West Midlands Supplement
27/01/2023
This week the Express & Star published its ‘Regeneration West Midlands 2023’ supplement, highlighting some of the region’s major projects, homes and transport schemes – including some of Sandwell Council’s projects.
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