Merry Hill saw my 9th annual jobs and skills fair, and the busiest one yet. A huge thank you to all the businesses and organisations who attended — there are thousands of quality jobs and careers available in and around Dudley. You can hear from some of the employers in this episode - including M&S, Ask Italian, National Infrastructure Solutions, the NHS, and HM Prison Service.
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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. |
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Learning difficulties and Covid - Sat 15th August
One of my priorities is to make sure local children with speech and learning difficulties get the best education and care possible. |
Coronavirus community information: National Express - Fri 26th June
National Express is our biggest local private sector employer employing some 350 drivers, engineers and back office staff. |