Backyard Brewhouse Visit!

Backyard Brewhouse Visit!

I had a great visit to the Backyard Brewhouse in Brownhills recently where I met Director Austen Morgan and his team. It was good to hear how the business is continuing to develop and how the Government schemes throughout the Covid-19 pandemic have helped the business...

The Great British September Clean!

Sadly the planned Great British Spring Clean organised throughout March and April had to be postponed because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it is great news that it will return later this month from 11th to 27th September. The annual clean brings...

Consultation on new Planning Rules is now Open

The Government have published a Parliamentary White Paper containing proposals for wide ranging reform of the planning policy framework. These proposals will direct how planning proposals and development are managed in our local communities for many years to come. The...
Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Round 2 Now Open

Self-Employed Income Support Scheme Round 2 Now Open

Millions of self-employed people whose livelihoods have been affected by coronavirus are now able to claim a second payment of up to £6,570 as the government continues to help drive the UK’s recovery. The second stage of the Self Employment Income Support Scheme...
Catching Up with Castings

Catching Up with Castings

Whilst it has not been possible to undertake some business visits because of Covid-19 restrictions I have regularly kept in touch with a number of our employers via Zoom, Teams and Telephone. It was good to catch up with Chief Executive Adam Vicary of Castings PLC at...