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General | 12th February 2021 i9 achieves WiredScore Gold rating for digital offerCity of Wolverhampton Council’s new i9 development is the first office building in the Black Country to be awarded WiredScore Gold certification in recognition of its digital connectivity and infrastr... Read more | i9 achieves WiredScore Gold rating for digital offer | 12/02/2021 |
General | 12th February 2021 Sandwell Aquatics Centre is creating job opportunities for young people in SandwellSandwell Council is building the new state-of-the-art Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick which is providing opportunities for local people in Sandwell to gain new skills and employment. Read more | Sandwell Aquatics Centre is creating job opportunities for young people in Sandwell | 12/02/2021 |
General | 11th February 2021 Construction to get underway for the Metro extension in DudleyThe project to deliver the new Metro extension between Wednesbury and Brierley will intensify this spring when main construction works get underway in Dudley. Read more | Construction to get underway for the Metro extension in Dudley | 11/02/2021 |
General | 10th February 2021 Dive tower completed at Sandwell Aquatics CentreAnother significant milestone has been reached at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick after the dive tower, which will be used for the diving competition at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Game... Read more | Dive tower completed at Sandwell Aquatics Centre | 10/02/2021 |
General | 8th February 2021 Opportunities for all in National Apprenticeship WeekPeople of all ages in the City of Wolverhampton are being encouraged to find out more about apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week (February 8-14). Read more | Opportunities for all in National Apprenticeship Week | 08/02/2021 |
General | 5th February 2021 Funding secured for new Interchange cycle hubCity of Wolverhampton Council and West Midlands Railway have secured grant funding for the construction of a new cycle hub offering more than 100 spaces for cycles at Wolverhampton Interchange. Read more | Funding secured for new Interchange cycle hub | 05/02/2021 |
General | 4th February 2021 Masterplan for West Bromwich regeneration moves forwardAmbitious plans to regenerate and revitalise West Bromwich town centre are moving forward. Read more | Masterplan for West Bromwich regeneration moves forward | 04/02/2021 |
General | 4th February 2021 MTC gets 5G private network to help manufacturers boost productivityThe Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) at Ansty Park in Coventry is to be equipped with its own private 5G network which manufacturers can come and use to test and explore new production methods. Read more | MTC gets 5G private network to help manufacturers boost productivity | 04/02/2021 |
General | 4th February 2021 Business and voluntary groups invited to give views on council spendingSandwell company bosses and voluntary groups have the chance to talk to council chiefs on how money is spent on local authority services. Read more | Business and voluntary groups invited to give views on council spending | 04/02/2021 |
General | 4th February 2021 Wolverhampton businesses receive £6 million in vital grantsMore than £6million in small business grants has already been paid to over 900 eligible City of Wolverhampton businesses within a month of the latest round of Government funding going live. Read more | Wolverhampton businesses receive £6 million in vital grants | 04/02/2021 |
General | 1st February 2021 New images released for Dudley Leisure CentreThese latest images show how Dudley’s new £18 million leisure centre will look – as work continues at pace on the exciting new development. Read more | New images released for Dudley Leisure Centre | 01/02/2021 |
General | 1st February 2021 Funding bid announced in DudleyA £25 million bid has been submitted to the government to help fund a ‘university park’ in Dudley. Read more | Funding bid announced in Dudley | 01/02/2021 |
General | 29th January 2021 New discretionary lockdown business grants now availableCity of Wolverhampton businesses not eligible for the Government’s national Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) under the current lockdown can now apply for discretionary grant schemes. Read more | New discretionary lockdown business grants now available | 29/01/2021 |
General | 28th January 2021 Accelerator funding delivering improvements across cityA host of improvements are being made to the city centre, Bilston and Wednesfield thanks to a £1million Towns Fund Accelerator Grant secured by Wolverhampton’s Town Deal Board. Read more | Accelerator funding delivering improvements across city | 28/01/2021 |
General | 22nd January 2021 Railway station works on track as Interchange wins awardExterior works on phase two of Wolverhampton’s new railway station building are nearing completion in line with a spring opening to the public. Read more | Railway station works on track as Interchange wins award | 22/01/2021 |
General | 19th January 2021 First glimpse of the Metro extension in DudleyA computer-generated fly-through released today gives a glimpse into the future showing how the much-anticipated Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension is set to look in Dudley town centre. Read more | First glimpse of the Metro extension in Dudley | 19/01/2021 |
General | 19th January 2021 Wolverhampton city centre transformation coming soonCity of Wolverhampton Council will begin works in the coming months to transform the west of the city centre after accepting the Government’s Future High Streets Fund offer of £15.7 million. Read more | Wolverhampton city centre transformation coming soon | 19/01/2021 |
General | 18th January 2021 Town projects to get under way following funding boostWork on town projects worth a total of £2.25 million are getting under way in Sandwell this month (January) following a successful bid for funding. Read more | Town projects to get under way following funding boost | 18/01/2021 |
General | 15th January 2021 City businesses can now apply for new lockdown grantsEligible City of Wolverhampton businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors can now apply for an additional one-off national lockdown grant of up to £9,000. Read more | City businesses can now apply for new lockdown grants | 15/01/2021 |
General | 13th January 2021 West Midlands Growth Hubs launch new EU websiteGrowth Hubs across the West Midlands are working together to encourage businesses to access free advice to Check, Change and Go following the end of the transition period and the UK’s exit from the EU... Read more | West Midlands Growth Hubs launch new EU website | 13/01/2021 |
General | 12th January 2021 Phase two art gallery renovations set to be kickstartedCity of Wolverhampton Council is set to finalise plans for the second phase of Wolverhampton Art Gallery improvement works to start in June 2021. Read more | Phase two art gallery renovations set to be kickstarted | 12/01/2021 |
General | 12th January 2021 Businesses to get expert local advice on navigating new EU trade dealThousands of West Midlands businesses are being offered local, tailored support to help capitalise on the benefits of the new European Union (EU) trade deal while reducing some of the risks. Read more | Businesses to get expert local advice on navigating new EU trade deal | 12/01/2021 |
General | 11th January 2021 The way we trade has changed, so what next?The Department for International Trade is organising Going for Global Growth 2021 on 26 January 2021 Read more | The way we trade has changed, so what next? | 11/01/2021 |
General | 17th December 2020 Aim for Gold companies thrive as they help with PPETwo Wolverhampton businesses working in partnership during the Covid-19 pandemic to produce PPE for the NHS have been helped by the Council’s Aim for Gold programme to grow and create new jobs for loc... Read more | Aim for Gold companies thrive as they help with PPE | 17/12/2020 |
General | 16th December 2020 Sandwell Skills Strategy approved to support residents and businessesA new strategy to boost skills for residents in Sandwell and support local businesses and the economy to grow has been approved by councillors. Read more | Sandwell Skills Strategy approved to support residents and businesses | 16/12/2020 |
General | 15th December 2020 "Hugely encouraging" progress at Birmingham 2022 Alexander StadiumAthletes and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games project partners are set to visit the Alexander Stadium site today, to inspect progress on its redevelopment ahead of the Games. Read more | "Hugely encouraging" progress at Birmingham 2022 Alexander Stadium | 15/12/2020 |
General | 15th December 2020 New photos show off Wolverhampton i9 developmentNew photographs show the progress being made on City of Wolverhampton Council’s eye-catching modern office development i9. Read more | New photos show off Wolverhampton i9 development | 15/12/2020 |
General | 11th December 2020 National Brownfield Institute receives planning approvalThe building of a new £17.5million National Brownfield Institute (NBI) in Wolverhampton will start in the New Year after it today (Friday) received planning approval to be constructed on the Universit... Read more | National Brownfield Institute receives planning approval | 11/12/2020 |
General | 11th December 2020 Further grants now available to Sandwell businessesGovernment funding has been made available for the Council to pay a range of support grants to businesses. Read more | Further grants now available to Sandwell businesses | 11/12/2020 |
General | 3rd December 2020 Shop Wolverhampton on Small Business SaturdayAs part of Wolverhampton’s Shop Local campaign residents and businesses are being urged to show their support for city traders on Small Business Saturday (5 December). Read more | Shop Wolverhampton on Small Business Saturday | 03/12/2020 |
General | 1st December 2020 New Dudley fund opens for businessesCash sums of up to £2,000 are being offered to businesses across the Dudley borough that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the latest financial lifeline. Read more | New Dudley fund opens for businesses | 01/12/2020 |
General | 1st December 2020 Details of further local restrictions support grants confirmedCity of Wolverhampton Council has confirmed details of how city businesses can gain access to further local restrictions Government support grants. Read more | Details of further local restrictions support grants confirmed | 01/12/2020 |
General | 24th November 2020 Images showcase new Civic Halls balconiesNew computer-generated images have been revealed showcasing what the Civic Halls interior will look like once major refurbishment works are completed. Read more | Images showcase new Civic Halls balconies | 24/11/2020 |
General | 24th November 2020 Sandwell Council events team receives welcome grant from Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery FundThe Sandwell Council events team has been awarded £97,277 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more | Sandwell Council events team receives welcome grant from Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund | 24/11/2020 |
General | 24th November 2020 New Relight Business Programme to support small businessesCity of Wolverhampton Council has announced a new ‘Relight Business Programme’ to support up to 200 micro and small businesses in the city. Read more | New Relight Business Programme to support small businesses | 24/11/2020 |
General | 20th November 2020 City residents urged to shop local to make a differenceWolverhampton residents are being urged to shop local during lockdown and in the run up to Christmas to support city businesses and protect jobs. Read more | City residents urged to shop local to make a difference | 20/11/2020 |
General | 19th November 2020 Wolverhampton Interchange wins top regional planning awardA £175m state-of-the art new transport hub for rail, tram and bus services in Wolverhampton has carried off the top prize at this year’s Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) West Midlands Awards for P... Read more | Wolverhampton Interchange wins top regional planning award | 19/11/2020 |
General | 19th November 2020 Castle Hill regeneration plans gather pacePeople are being given the opportunity to help shape £25 million regeneration blueprints for a major gateway into Dudley. Read more | Castle Hill regeneration plans gather pace | 19/11/2020 |
General | 18th November 2020 Constructing West Midlands appoints contractor partnersThe new Constructing West Midlands (CWM) framework has officially named its contractor partners for the £2.1 billion of capital works across the West Midlands region. Read more | Constructing West Midlands appoints contractor partners | 18/11/2020 |
General | 18th November 2020 Wolverhampton Interchange project scoops top awardThe ambitious Wolverhampton Interchange project being led by City of Wolverhampton Council and Ion Developments - working with a host of partners - has won a major award. Read more | Wolverhampton Interchange project scoops top award | 18/11/2020 |
General | 16th November 2020 Businesses forced to close can now apply for grants in SandwellSandwell Council has launched the application process for businesses to apply for support grants if they have been forced to closed due to the latest national government restrictions. Read more | Businesses forced to close can now apply for grants in Sandwell | 16/11/2020 |
General | 13th November 2020 Wolverhampton’s i9 development hits new heightsCity of Wolverhampton Council’s eye-catching modern office development i9 has hit new heights with its roof structure in the process of being completed. Read more | Wolverhampton’s i9 development hits new heights | 13/11/2020 |
General | 13th November 2020 Council confirms new business grants detailsCity of Wolverhampton Council has confirmed details of how city businesses affected by the Coronavirus local restrictions and national lockdown can access new Government support grants. Read more | Council confirms new business grants details | 13/11/2020 |
General | 11th November 2020 Wolverhampton firm raises £25,000 to help city hospital in Covid-19 fightA Wolverhampton business has been praised after raising more than £25,000 to support the city’s NHS Trust tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more | Wolverhampton firm raises £25,000 to help city hospital in Covid-19 fight | 11/11/2020 |
General | 4th November 2020 WV Online Lending pilot of digital devices goes liveCity of Wolverhampton Council has joined forces with city partners on a pilot scheme to help residents get online and improve their digital skills. Read more | WV Online Lending pilot of digital devices goes live | 04/11/2020 |
General | 20th October 2020 Businesses urged to act fast on new small grants schemeCity of Wolverhampton businesses are being urged to act fast when the new Black Country Small Grants Programme goes live next month (November). Read more | Businesses urged to act fast on new small grants scheme | 20/10/2020 |
General | 20th October 2020 Railway station phase 2 steel framework construction beginsWork has begun to erect the steel framework for phase two of City of Wolverhampton’s new railway station building. Read more | Railway station phase 2 steel framework construction begins | 20/10/2020 |
General | 20th October 2020 Major milestone reached on the Sandwell Aquatics Centre siteThis month marks a huge milestone at the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick. Read more | Major milestone reached on the Sandwell Aquatics Centre site | 20/10/2020 |
General | 16th October 2020 Date unveiled for Wolverhampton to host Birmingham 2022 time trialExcitement is building today (16 Oct) as the date that Wolverhampton will host the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games cycling time trial has been officially announced. Read more | Date unveiled for Wolverhampton to host Birmingham 2022 time trial | 16/10/2020 |
General | 15th October 2020 Major project milestone reached at Your Wolves CivicWolverhampton Civic Halls’ (Wolves Civic) restoration has reached a major milestone with the first new steel beams being installed to improve the 82-year-old venue’s infrastructure - and create new sp... Read more | Major project milestone reached at Your Wolves Civic | 15/10/2020 |