Providing a single point of contact for all council-related business support activities. If you are unsure of whom to contact within the Council or you are seeking specific support/advice for your business then contact the Business Engagement Officer directly.

Believed to be the first local authority on-line business network of its kind in the UK, finditinsandwell showcases the profile of the borough's diverse and variable supply chain and aims to increase the level of business placed locally by generating more business opportunities for local companies.

Providing free advice and guidance to Sandwell businesses signing up to the Business Environmental Charter.  Members receive ongoing advice and support in addressing key environmental issues such as recycling, energy reduction and transport.

Addressing the issue of Community Safety in reducing the opportunities for crime and the fear of crime.

A free and comprehensive recruitment service for local businesses, providing job advertisement and pre-screening services.

Providing a free recruitment service for companies operating within the Health and Social Care Industry, matching the needs of the employer with a database of suitably skilled local employees.

A free service placing permanent and temporary staff with employers from within the construction industry. The Think Local Team places more than 80 young people into work-based training, and over 200 semi-skilled and skilled workers into employment each year.

As one of the most successful work-based learning centres in England for Construction, Future Skills Sandwell works with local employers to provide apprenticeships and NVQ Level 2 & 3 qualifications in a range of Construction trades, together with Business Administration and Customer Services.

Providing managed workspace facilities at four sites within Sandwell for new and existing businesses seeking office, workshops or industrial units at very competitive prices with flexible occupancy conditions.

Responsible for managing the Council’s industrial property register detailing all Council-owned land and property available for rent, lease or sale.

Providing advice and guidance on issues relating to noise, air pollution and contaminated land. Also deals with complaints about fly tipping.

Providing advice and guidance on food safety and food hygiene matters together with information on health and safety requirements in non-manufacturing premises. Responsible for the issuing of licences including alcohol and entertainments.

Providing information on the requirements of business with regards to weighing machines and other similar equipment.  Providing calibration services for weighing equipment up to 1200kg.

Responsible for the management and maintenance of all public highways and road markings applied to the footway and carriageway surfaces within Sandwell.

Providing advice and guidance on the latest building regulations to assist with planning applications.

Providing information on business rates and payment enquiries.

Providing comprehensive information and advice to new and existing businesses within the West Midlands.

A membership organisation, offering a range of business support services and networking opportunities for businesses within the Black Country.

Providing advice, support and training for people thinking about employment, self employment and those already in business.

Seeking to promote and develop self-employment and enterprise opportunities in the community together with providing a range of business support services to existing businesses.

Providing loans to small businesses unable to obtain finance they need from traditional sources.

Responsible for promoting and attracting inward investment to the Black Country.  Also providing property finder and relocation services for businesses.

Providing advice and support to businesses interested in trading overseas.

Providing advice and guidance to businesses operating within the Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality Industries.

Providing environmental advice and support to businesses within the Black Country.

Providing advice and support to new start-up and established businesses within the West Midlands through its Competitiveness Centre.

Providing flexible and tailored business-training courses for businesses within the West Midlands.

Website providing the most comprehensive regional database of financing for West Midlands SMEs.

The regional development agency for the West Midlands.  Leading the economic development of the West Midlands, working alongside a wide range of public, private and voluntary sector partners to help the region prosper.  Responsible for the development of delivery of the West Midlands Economic Strategy.

Economic Regeneration & Skills Division
Sandwell Council House,
PO Box 2374, Oldbury,
West Midlands, B69 3DE
Telephone: (0121) 569 2090  Fax (0121) 569 2174