It’s that time of year when, festive drink in hand, we look back over the past twelve months and raise a glass to all the good things that Sandwell has had to celebrate.

Sandwell manufacturer Cube Precision Engineering has secured a £300,000 investment package to help increase its turnover and create new jobs for the borough.

A new £4m apartment block development has been unveiled recently in West Bromwich. The development aims to meet the needs of young professionals, business owners and tradesmen by providing high-quality affordable apartments in the town centre.

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) has announced two new appointments from the private sector to boost its promotional activity and grow investment in the region.

A site comprising two industrial units on an acre of land has been put on the market for £1.5m.

A website has been launched to showcase reasons to invest in our region.

West Bromwich steel specialist RJW Metalworks has used £35,000 of investment to renovate its factory, leading to a wealth of further opportunities.

According to a recent report, visitor numbers to the West Midlands have soared, and during 2018 more people visited the Black Country Living Museum than ever before.

Creative Active Lives CIC is a non-profit organisation in Sandwell that delivers tailored, inclusive activity sessions to people with barriers to accessing physical and creative activities. It recently received a prestigious award and funding to help widen the positive social impact it has on local communities.