I’m really pleased to report that Dudley and the West Midlands currently have more job vacancies than before the pandemic. And I’m talking about quality jobs that are offering quality training - in health, social care, hospitality, construction, the police, retail - just about any sector you can think of. I recently held a busy and lively jobs fair at Merry Hill and spoke to some of the employers.
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From my 9th annual jobs fair - Thu 5th October
Merry Hill saw my 9th annual jobs and skills fair, and the busiest one yet. |
Meet Dudley South Hero Dawn Keeley - Wed 21st June
I continue my Dudley South Heroes series with Dawn Keeley — Dawn does a huge amount of volunteering with the Girlguides in Wall Heath. |
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Meet Dudley South Hero Trevor Fielding - Tue 25th April
Trevor runs a charity called "Santa's Black Country Toy Appeal". |
Meet Dudley South Hero Stu Bratt - Thu 30th March
Meet Stu Bratt, my next Dudley South Hero. Stu runs a local mental health charity for men called "Tough Enough To Care". |
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Meet Dudley South Hero Ken Smith - Wed 22nd February
Hawbush Gardens is a real jewel in the community here in Brierley Hill. Ken Smith runs it — they use the space to grow fresh produce for local people and so much more. |
Live from my 8th annual jobs fair - Tue 18th October
I hosted a packed jobs fair at Merry Hill shopping centre and I’d like to thank every single business and organisation that took the time to come along and speak to local people. |
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Pensnett needs a GP surgery - Thu 8th September
At the start of the pandemic, GPs in Pensnett were moved to Brierley Hill and the High Oak Surgery became a Respiratory Assessment Centre. We need a permanent GP surgery back in Pensnett. |
Taking young people off benefits - Wed 10th November
There’s just over a month left until the government Kickstart scheme ends. It is a fantastic scheme that takes young people off benefits and puts them into quality jobs. |