Sandwell Council is delighted to announce it has been awarded nearly £300,000 from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Cultural and Creative Investment Programme. The funding will support and upgrade cultural and heritage infrastructure across Sandwell, with the aim of increasing cultural activity and participation for residents of all ages. Investment will be directed towards a wide range of cultural spaces and initiatives, including enhancements to digital infrastructure, improvements to high streets, and upgrades to museums, archives and libraries. A portion of the funding will also be distributed as grants to grassroots and community organisations, helping to strengthen the borough’s…

The second phase of a Wolverhampton Council scheme is underway to replace 105 post-war prefabs on two sites in the city and provide existing residents with 111 new energy efficient council bungalows and 4 flats. Works are ongoing on the first phase of 36 new bungalows on the Lincoln Green Estate, Bushbury, with the first 8 bungalows completed and residents already enjoying their new homes. As part of phase 2, a further 63 new bungalows and four flats will be delivered on the Lincoln Green Estate and another 12 in Wood End, Wednesfield. It is part of the…

Wakefield, UK – March 2026 Award-winning Chairman Mohammed Jahangir has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Wakefield, recognising his outstanding contribution to the global humanitarian sector. Previously decorated by the Right Honourable Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in recognition of his contribution as a social worker and community leader, Mohammed Jahangir has dedicated over 30 years to giving back to the communities that shaped him. During his tenure as Global Chairman (2021–2024), he strengthened governance, shaped strategic direction, and helped grow Penny Appeal into a vital lifeline for vulnerable communities in the UK and…

Local people have helped shape the future for Wolverhampton’s St George’s, with fresh community feedback calling for a lively and creative multi-use space full of activity day and night. City of Wolverhampton Council and social impact developer Capital&Centric brought together a multi-generational roundtable, inviting students, young people, older residents, community groups, and academics to share what they want from the city centre site. The session, chaired by Councillor Chris Burden, Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, discussed the unmet needs of the city, and how the St George’s site should best be developed. A clear theme…

The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for a new Communication and Interaction Resource Base at Stow Heath Primary School. The proposals, agreed by councillors last night (Wednesday 18 March, 2026), will see the creation of a new, 20 place Resource Base focused on communication and interaction, designed to support children with speech, language and communication needs, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Resource Base is expected to open in January 2028 and will be integrated into the primary school, which is being modernised as part of wider rebuilding work by the Department of Education. Demand for specialist school…

On Sunday 8 March, residents, families and communities came together to celebrate the transformation of Britannia Park at special free open day showcasing the park’s extensive new improvements. The improvements have been made possible through grant funding of over £3million from the UK Government’s Towns Fund, with additional funding from Sandwell Council, the Lawn Tennis Association, the England and Wales Cricket Board, and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The regeneration has introduced a new low-carbon community building with modern changing rooms, providing an improved space for community activities and sports users. The car park has been expanded to 90…

Residents are being thanked by Sandwell Council after recycling a record amount of quality paper, card and food waste since the borough’s new waste and recycling service launched last September. In just a few months, residents have increased the amount of paper and card recycled, while cutting non-recycling grey bin (residual) waste by around 16% compared with earlier in the year – a major step forward for recycling in Sandwell. The improvements mean the council can now collect higher-quality recycling, ensuring materials are reused rather than wasted. Paper and card collected separately can be turned into new cardboard…

Walsall Council was delighted to welcome the Mayor of the West Midlands to Bloxwich Launchpad this week, marking a significant moment as the centre continues to support local people and entrepreneurs since opening in September 2025. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase the impact of the Launchpad a dynamic digital skills and incubation hub created as part of the £21.3 million Bloxwich Town Deal investment and to hear from users, partners and local leaders about how the facility is helping to shape economic and community opportunity in Bloxwich and across the borough. Since opening its doors, over 1,100 visits…

Demolition has begun on the first of a number of brownfield sites on Moat Street in Willenhall, clearing the way for new homes. The project, which is a key part of Walsall Council’s long-term Willenhall Framework plan, will see over 100 new homes built to breathe new life into the area. The dilapidated industrial unit on Moat Street is the first of six sites that will be cleared in the area, many of which have been derelict for some time. A swathe of sites were acquired by the council in 2025 following a Compulsory Purchase Order, and plans will see…

As part of the West Midlands Business Festival, a business-focused We Are Walsall 2040 event will take place on Wednesday 11 February 2026 at Bescot Stadium. We Are Walsall 2040 is a long-term plan for the borough of Walsall that aims to accelerate growth and investment across the borough. How will this plan benefit local businesses and what can businesses looking to grow in Walsall expect over the coming years? As part of the West Midlands Business Festival, a business-focused We Are Walsall 2040 event will take place on Wednesday 11 February 2026 at Bescot Stadium. The event will give…