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Birmingham was named the country’s most popular location outside London for conferencing and events

Sandwell Council and Wates Construction are providing residents with an update on construction work taking place on the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.

The Leading to Grow Programme can support small business owners to grow, innovate and increase productivity

Development of the blue print for how land across the Black Country could be regenerated in future years moves a step forward this week

Wates Group has committed to eliminating waste and carbon from its operations by 2025, well ahead of the Government’s own environmental targets.

Walsall Council have been awarded funding to deliver the Walsall Economic Growth and Infrastructure Package.

Plans are set to go ahead for 50 new homes, as part of the programme to deliver 600 new council properties in Sandwell by 2021

People and organisations in the region are being urged to turn #BlueMondayGreen and banish the blues on what is reputedly one of the most miserable days of the year.

City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a draft climate commitment to lead a whole city approach to address the global climate emergency and work towards becoming a carbon neutral city.

A careers event will be held at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury on Tuesday 4 February, showcasing the wide range of jobs and apprenticeships available in Sandwell.

Local experts from the West Midlands are being encouraged to apply for a position on the new Regional Board for Tourism

Wetherspoon has submitted a revised planning application to expand its £7million scheme for the transformation of Wolverhampton’s The Moon Under Water pub.

Medilink West Midlands will host its annual Medical and Healthcare Business Awards on Thursday 13 February 2020, bringing together life sciences, healthcare and med-tech

Young people in Sandwell will get the chance at a New Year event to seek help and guidance on job, educational and training opportunities.

Construction works on the new eye-catching modern office development i9 have started following a period of site enabling works

A date for the opening to the public of phase one of City of Wolverhampton’s new railway station will be announced next month (January) as construction nears completion.

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Black Country LEP area are urged to take advantage of a £10 million skills training fund to upskill their workforce.

Plans for an ambitious new City Learning Quarter in Wolverhampton were today (Tuesday) given the green light by the council’s planning committee.

Major construction will begin on the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in the New Year.

City of Wolverhampton Council is consulting with the public to assist in the decision-making process with plans to improve the Willenhall Road corridor.

Unemployed Wolverhampton residents are benefitting from a new £100,000 sub-regional construction training hub in the city.

City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet last night (Wednesday) approved a new five-year Housing Strategy for the city.

Proposals for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium have been submitted to Birmingham City Council’s planning department for consideration today (10 October 2019).

As we approach Brexit on 31 October, businesses are being reminded they can take advantage of a free online tool to support them.

Heath Town Estate celebrated its 50th anniversary in style with a Royal visit from HRH The Duke of Gloucester.

Mander Centre renaissance accelerates as Frasers sign for 94,000 sq ft store opening

City of Wolverhampton Council is celebrating Black History Month (October) with a collection of art, history and educational events that give people the opportunity to explore and learn more about it ...

Take your early-stage business to the next level by joining the Aston Programme for Small Business Growth.

Full refurbishment works on Wolverhampton’s Civic Halls will resume in the coming weeks after a preferred delivery partner was named.

Ambitious plans for a major multi-million-pound city living development at the heart of City of Wolverhampton have moved onto the next stage.

Work to deliver innovative modular homes on the site of the former Patchbox pub will start next month (October).

City of Wolverhampton Council is to consult on further proposals to improve travel along the Willenhall Road corridor.

Businesses can speak directly to procurement professionals from a range of sectors by attending City of Wolverhampton’s Meet the Buyer on Monday 30 September

WV Living has appointed a contractor to develop homes on its next three sites in the City of Wolverhampton.

As we approach Brexit on 31 October, businesses are reminded they can take advantage of a free online tool to support them.

Birmingham 2022 is seeking to establish a new Framework Agreement for Marketing and Creative Services, to support the delivery of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

City of Wolverhampton Council is set to exercise its Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers on the owner of the former post office building in Lichfield Street.

City of Wolverhampton is geared up for its biggest annual spotlight to support business growth.

The annual City Jobs Fair will be held in the WV1 Suite at Molineux Stadium (WV1 4QR) on Friday 13 September, from 9.30am to 1pm.

Preparatory works have started on phase one of City of Wolverhampton Council’s ambitious Westside Link scheme.

Birmingham 2022 is hosting an open meeting for the arts and cultural community of Birmingham and the West Midlands to discuss more about the exciting plans for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Sandwell Council is pressing ahead with its plans to build hundreds of much-needed new council homes.

City of Wolverhampton is geared up for its sixth annual business programme offering free events, workshops and training to help businesses to start, grow and succeed.

The not-for-profit organisation has plans for a new development at the Canalside site in West Bromwich

Hundreds of local people will have the chance to learn valuable construction skills and help build more than 1,400 new homes on one of Birmingham’s biggest construction sites thanks to a new training ...

With three years to go until the opening ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, organisers have unveiled the new brand and vision for the Games

City of Wolverhampton Council is set to approve funding for the final design of the ambitious City Learning Quarter – with demolition works on course to be completed by the end of the summer.

City of Wolverhampton residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on the city’s Digital Infrastructure Strategy.

The Wolverhampton Interchange project has hit new heights this week with the completion of the roof on phase one of the new railway station.

Work is now under way on the £5.2 million restoration of West Smethwick Park – and there are lots of fun activities lined up for the school summer holidays too