Sandwell Council is currently running a Community Grant Scheme for projects which get people walking, wheeling, or cycling. It’s open to charities, community groups and schools. You can apply for up to £15,000 before the grant closes on 30 June 2025. Guidance and the online application form can be found here. Successful groups will be informed …
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Up to 20,000 more children are set to benefit from earlier targeted support to overcome speech and language challenges before concerns escalate, as the government ensures every child gets the best start in life through its Plan for Change. Backed by £3.4 million this year, the Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) programme deploys …
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British businesses across the country have been given further stability and certainty with access to new support through a multi-billion-pound increase in government-backed financing as the world enters a new era of global trade. The new package will give UK Export Finance (UKEF) the power to expand financing support for British businesses by £20 billion, …
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On Friday 11th April 2025, MP Liam Byrne visited the Community Plaza to visit the team and talk to Mohammed Zafran to talk about why knife crime is on a rise and why are more and more youths turning to crime. Zafran said ,” the youths are frustrated for many reasons such as lack of …
The introduction of identity verification is one of the key changes to UK company law under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. This landmark legislation gave Companies House new and enhanced powers to help disrupt economic crime and support economic growth. Identity verification will provide more assurance about who is setting up, running, …
Council homes in a Wednesbury neighbourhood have undergone a major refurbishment, with two new apartments also created to help provide much-needed housing. Sandwell Council and its contractor SWG Construction have completed the refurbishment and new-build project in Thorn Close, Wednesbury. SWG has revitalised 12 one-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom two-storey apartments, while also adding two brand …
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Children in Oldbury are urging safe and responsible parking around their school after taking part in a street sign competition run by Sandwell Council, with the winning design created by pupil Sarina. The competition encouraged pupils at Brandhall Primary School to submit designs for a road safety sign to be displayed around the school entrances. …
Social care experts at the University of Birmingham have launched a series of guides and a training video to improve support for older people, families and care staff when care homes close. The three guides provide advice to help improve outcomes for care home managers, staff members and care home residents and their families when …
Passengers are set to benefit from smoother journeys thanks to funding for smart airport technology, announced today (18 March 2025) by the Department for Transport (DfT). Six successful British tech companies will receive a share of £450,000 to develop the smart screening technology of the future, enhancing UK security and reducing delays at airports. Based across the …
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From 8 April 2025, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will require learner drivers to give 10 full working days’ notice to change or cancel their car driving test without losing the test fee. Currently, you must give 3 full working days of notice to avoid losing the test fee. Monday to Saturday count …
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