News

29/01/2016
The emerging West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is consulting on its proposed role and functions. A survey on the WMCA website is live until 8 February 2016 and people are encouraged to take part and leave feedback.
28/01/2016
The Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership (BCLEP) and Black Country Skills Factory are joining forces with the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) to highlight to employers the benefits of the new...
22/01/2016
The Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership in conjunction with the West Midlands Economic Forum (WMEF) has been requested by Margot James MP to undertake a survey of Black Country businesses'...
22/01/2016
In his first official event since taking the role of Acting Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage, David Evennett MP joined Margot James MP and the Black Country BeActive Partnership in Stourbridge...
07/01/2016
Following on from the huge success of last year’s Business League, which attracted 30 teams from across the county, Birmingham FA’s Business League is back and open for business!
16/12/2015
Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership recognise understanding the demand for skills by employers and developing a fit for purpose Black Country workforce is fundamental to supporting business...
25/11/2015
To celebrate the diversity and strength of business in the Black Country, and the success stories we are proud of, we are launching a social media campaign in the run up to Christmas to highlight the...
09/11/2015
The annual Black Country Sport and Physical Activity Awards, sponsored by the University of Wolverhampton, proved a huge success on Friday 6 November with worthy winners sharing the podium with guest...
20/10/2015
Reach, a new campaign focussing on women in coaching has been officially launched by sports coach UK today.
20/10/2015
Skateboard England created at an exciting time for the sport with potential inclusion in the Olympics around the corner.
14/09/2015
The FA is launching Girls’ Football Week to encourage more schools to run female-specific football sessions.
04/09/2015
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, England legend Lewis Moody has joined forces with England Rugby to introduce 'Return to Rugby'
13/08/2015
One of the network of County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) and uniquely placed within the governance of
30/07/2015
The Black Country BeActive Partnership Board is seeking to recruit a new Chair and up to 2 Independent Board Members.
22/07/2015
4 posts available as part of a team which will drive our twin ambitions to increase participation

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