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. I went there and spoke to Ken for the first of my 'Dudley South Heroes' conversations — in these conversations you can hear from some of our amazing local people who are doing great things for our community.
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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. |
JOBS JOBS JOBS!!! - Tue 19th October
I’m really pleased to report that Dudley and the West Midlands currently have more job vacancies than before the pandemic. |
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Delivering for Dudley's special needs pupils - Wed 12th May
We have some excellent special needs schools here in Dudley such as Pens Meadow - I was proud to open their post-16 building 4 years ago. |
Pandemic money for Dudley - Thu 1st April
Spring is coming and things are slowly looking up. Over the past year we’ve spent millions on helping people, families and businesses get through the pandemic. |
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In conversation with Netherton C of E - Tue 26th January
Our local schools are doing a fantastic job taking lessons online during this challenging time. |
Rolling out Covid vaccines in Dudley - Mon 18th January
Dudley’s doctors and nurses and support staff are doing an incredible job in rolling out the vaccines locally. But they are still under a lot of pressure from Covid right now. |
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Rethinking and reskilling after Covid - Thu 3rd December
One positive to come out of the past few difficult months is that many people in the Black Country are taking the time to have a bit of a reset. |
Regenerating Brierley Hill - Tue 25th August
Brierley Hill has massive potential and work is underway to regenerate it and turn it into a successful and thriving area. |