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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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Commonwealth Games catering contracts up for grabs

The search is on to find suppliers to meet nearly £5m of catering contracts for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Make sure your Sandwell business is Covid-secure

Sandwell Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive to check businesses have Covid-secure measures in place. Spot checks are starting from Monday 15 March. Read on for information to help you prevent the spread of coronavirus in our borough.

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Covid-19 webinar for Sandwell businesses

Here are details of an interactive, informative webinar on Friday 26 March where Sandwell business representatives can discuss the government roadmap out of lockdown and share experiences and best practice as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. Sign up for free.

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Plans submitted for Sandwell distribution warehouse

Plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of a Wednesbury trading estate to provide a new distribution warehouse.

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Look after your wellbeing with Kaleidoscope’s PLUS programme

Kaleidoscope Group – a leading national mental health and wellbeing charity – is giving Sandwell residents the chance to join its PLUS (Positive Lives Using Skills) programme and get support with personal wellbeing. The PLUS programme is Kaleidoscope’s emotional health and wellbeing psycho-education programme. Each cohort consists of ten workshops, currently being delivered online due […]

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Become a Sandwell Vaccination Leader

Sandwell Public Health is offering local business people the opportunity to attend free training and become a Sandwell Vaccination Leader.

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Sandwell set to receive £67.5 million regeneration boost

Sandwell’s bids to the government’s Towns Fund have been granted in the latest Budget, with the borough on course to secure £67.5m of investment. This is the largest amount to any local authority area.

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Plans approved for new homes in Oldbury

A scheme to turn derelict land into a brand new residential area has been approved by Sandwell Council.

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5PRING into 5G

5G is coming, and consortium 5PRING is on a mission to help West Midlands businesses harness its power.

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