A recycling site in Tipton has received approved battery treatment operator (ABTO) status from the Environmental Agency, which enables it to immediately commence manual recycling operations of lead-acid batteries.

The West Midlands Combined Authority has submitted regeneration proposals to government.

HM Revenue and Customs is encouraging business owners, employers and the self-employed in Sandwell to check online to make sure they are not missing out on a range of tax reliefs and allowances.

Sandwell-based businesses had a brilliant night at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2022. At least one Sandwell organisation was a finalist in each of the fourteen award categories, with five Sandwell businesses announced as overall winners and four taking ‘highly commended’ awards.

The West Bromwich building society has extended its cost of living support with one-off payment for more than 400 of its colleagues. The payment will be made in four installments of £300 between October 2022 and January 2023.

Plans have been approved to redevelop a brownfield site in Oldbury. The plans comprise the construction of two industrial units of about 44,800 sq ft and 52,400 sq ft respectively.

An online event on Tuesday 18 October will look at the impact of workforce mental health on productivity and inform businesses about new investment the region has received to deliver two new research programmes.

There are only three weeks left for VAT-registered businesses to be ready for Making Tax Digital filing. From Tuesday 1 November VAT businesses will no longer be able to use their existing online account to submit VAT returns.

JD Gyms has signed a 15-year lease for new premises at Birchley Island Retail Park in Oldbury.