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Historic Wednesbury Clock Tower now restored

The photograph at the restored Clock Tower shows, left to right, Wednesbury Town Chair Councillor Simon Hackett; Councillor Luke Giles, Councillor Elaine Costigan and Councillor Peter Hughes; and Deputy Town Chair Councillor Ian Chambers Repair and restoration works on the historic Clock Tower at the heart of Wednesbury have been completed. The works by specialist …

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Sandwell Council shortlisted for West Midlands energy efficiency award

Sandwell Council has been shortlisted for the West Midlands Regional Energy Efficiency Awards 2022, which recognise best practice within the region’s energy saving and efficiency sector.   The council has been nominated by AgilityEco for the Regional Council or Local Authority Body of the Year category of the awards. AgilityEco is the council’s partner for …

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Auto Trader’s response to the Government’s new charging infrastructure strategy

A move in the right direction, but more immediate action is required… Ian Plummer, commercial director of Auto Trader, response to the Government’s new infrastructure strategy for electric vehicles “A ten-fold increase in charging points by 2030 is a noble ambition but whether £500m is enough to deliver the gear-shift on EV charging the country …

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UK car production falls for eighth consecutive month as global chip shortage persist

UK car production falls for eighth consecutive month as global chip shortage persist UK car production falls -41.3% in February to 61,657 units as global chip shortage persists. One-in-four cars made either an electric or hybrid vehicle, totalling 15,905 units. As global economic headwinds hold back recovery, sector calls for urgent action to alleviate soaring business energy …

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#LetUsBe event celebrates young women and promotes safety

An event in Sandwell celebrating young women’s voices and promoting safety has been hailed a “great success”. More than 100 young people attended the #LetUsBe event at Sandwell College Central campus, West Bromwich, which was organised by Sandwell Council’s young people’s services for the Safer Sandwell Partnership. The event – part of the Home Office-funded …

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New technology: 3D printing in the new PEUGEOT 308

PEUGEOT is reinventing car accessories thanks to innovative 3D printing technology and a brand new flexible polymer. Available on the PEUGEOT LIFESTYLE shop, a range of accessories including a sunglasses holder, a can holder and a phone/card holder has been created specifically for the new PEUGEOT 308. This is the first time that 3D printing technology has …

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SMMT statement in response to government infrastructure strategy

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive: “Government has rightly recognised that Britain’s electric mobility revolution must put the needs of the consumer at the heart of the transition. Consumers already have certainty about the vehicles, with ever-increasing choice, thanks to billions of pounds of manufacturer investment, but charging infrastructure must keep pace with the rapid growth …

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Hagerty launches specialist UK motorsport insurance products

Hagerty International launches its first dedicated UK motorsport insurance products, working in partnership with Gullwing Racing Insurance.   Established in 1997, Gullwing Insurance has proven itself on European racetracks as a leading partner for racing drivers, teams, and organisations making them the perfect partner for leading automotive brand Hagerty.   Hagerty’s new on-track insurance product …

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