http://www.supportwm.co.uk en-gb Copyright 2010 Support West Midlands Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:13:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/building-blocks-to-aid-construction-sector-recovery.aspx The Regional Economic Taskforce has recognised the need to support the West Midlands construction industry as it continues to struggle in the recession. Under the stewardship of the West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence (WMCCE) the building blocks of an action plan have been put in place to help take the sector forward, pulling together and identifying initiatives and support that need to be both coordinated and communicated. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/building-blocks-to-aid-construction-sector-recovery.aspx Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:13:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/leisure-centres-give-customers-free-full-memberships.aspx South Staffordshire Councils Leisure Facilities have recently awarded 4 of their customers to a 1 month FREE Full Membership worth £29.95. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/leisure-centres-give-customers-free-full-memberships.aspx Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:46:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/swan-looking-for-support-workers.aspx A community support organisation in Sandwell which offers help and advice to vulnerable men and women is on the lookout for part time workers. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/swan-looking-for-support-workers.aspx Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:06:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/discounts-for-carers-on-leisure-centre-memberships.aspx South Staffordshire Councils Leisure and Community Development have been working hard since July in making their facilities more available and affordable for customers and in doing so launched a whole range of new memberships in July. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/discounts-for-carers-on-leisure-centre-memberships.aspx Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:43:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/reductions-on-leisure-activities-for-residents-in-receipt-of-benefits.aspx South Staffordshire Council’s Leisure amp; Community Development Services are encouraging residents to stay fit by offering price reductions on Leisure Activities through the Leisure Linx Membership Scheme. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/reductions-on-leisure-activities-for-residents-in-receipt-of-benefits.aspx Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:16:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/sandwell-traders-defy-credit-crunch-with-support-for-chernoybl-children.aspx Sandwell's Mayor has hailed the generosity of Sandwell traders who, despite the recession, have dug deep to donate gifts and a month's worth of fresh food to children from Belarus. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/09/sandwell-traders-defy-credit-crunch-with-support-for-chernoybl-children.aspx Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:27:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/08/faced-with-fire-flood-flu-a-one-stop-information-briefing-on-swine-flu-from-balck-country-chamber.aspx Black Country Chamber of Commerce is holding a Business Breakfast Briefing to offer businesses advice on how to review contingency plans for swine flu, fire and flood. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/08/faced-with-fire-flood-flu-a-one-stop-information-briefing-on-swine-flu-from-balck-country-chamber.aspx Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:22:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/businesses-asked-for-views-about-broadband.aspx Shropshire Council is carrying out a major piece of research to find out which parts of the county are most affected by poor broadband capability and to determine the impact this is having on both individual businesses and the wider Shropshire economy. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/businesses-asked-for-views-about-broadband.aspx Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:49:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/new-tourism-team-aims-to-put-shropshire-on-the-map.aspx Shropshire’s half-a-billion pounds tourism industry is set to benefit from the recent formation of Shropshire Council’s new tourism team. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/new-tourism-team-aims-to-put-shropshire-on-the-map.aspx Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:43:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/shropshire-businesses-benefit-from-start-up-support.aspx An organisation that delivers business support programmes across Shropshire on behalf of Shropshire Council and Business Link West Midlands has helped 180 new businesses get off the ground in Shropshire during the last 12 months. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/shropshire-businesses-benefit-from-start-up-support.aspx Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:03:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/fitness-benefits-for-all.aspx People who live within south Staffordshire and receive benefits of working tax credits, Income support, Housing benefit, Council tax benefit, Jobseekers allowance and Incapacity benefit are being encouraged to keep fit in a warm, friendly, welcoming environment by participating in South Staffordshire Councils Leisure Linx Scheme. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/fitness-benefits-for-all.aspx Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:51:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/new-and-affordable-leisure-memberships.aspx South Staffordshire Councils Leisure Centres have reviewed their Leisure Memberships and have recently launched a range of new memberships to make exercise more affordable for customers. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/new-and-affordable-leisure-memberships.aspx Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:44:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/website-helping-people-facing-debt.aspx Sandwell people worried about debt can now find advice at a website set up to help the borough's people through the difficult economic times. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/website-helping-people-facing-debt.aspx Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:34:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/whitchurch-company-enjoys-olympic-success.aspx A Whitchurch company is benefiting from the opportunities presented by the London 2012 Olympics – and is involved in many other major construction projects in the UK and around the world. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/whitchurch-company-enjoys-olympic-success.aspx Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:16:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/free-support-to-help-businesses-find-customers.aspx Shropshire Council is reminding county businesses about a free online service that can help them to find new customers. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/free-support-to-help-businesses-find-customers.aspx Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:12:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/sandwells-council-tax-collection-rate-among-best-in-country.aspx Sandwell Council's council tax collection rate is the third best nationally for metropolitan councils. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/sandwells-council-tax-collection-rate-among-best-in-country.aspx Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:11:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/sandwell-council-supporting-businesses-with-payment-pledge.aspx Sandwell Council is pledging to pay suppliers as promptly as possible as part of a campaign to support businesses during the economic downturn. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/sandwell-council-supporting-businesses-with-payment-pledge.aspx Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:50:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/leisure-to-suit-everyones-needs-and-budget.aspx South Staffordshire Council has been reviewing its Leisure Memberships in order to make them more affordable and with minimal term contracts in order to enable people to keep fit during the credit crunch. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/leisure-to-suit-everyones-needs-and-budget.aspx Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:37:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/shropshire-food-enterprise-centre-opens-for-business.aspx The Food Enterprise Centre on Battlefield Enterprise Park in Shrewsbury is now officially open for business after the first tenants took possession of their unit. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/shropshire-food-enterprise-centre-opens-for-business.aspx Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:40:00 GMT http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/council-announces-new-plans-to-get-local-families-into-local-homes.aspx South Staffordshire Council has announced that it is extending its rent deposit guarantee scheme so that local families can get the chance to get off the housing register and into rented homes. Advantage West Midlands http://www.supportwm.co.uk/news/2009/07/council-announces-new-plans-to-get-local-families-into-local-homes.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:51:00 GMT