The government has announced a grant of £52,000 to Dudley Council to try and open up empty premises in High Streets. Rupert Dugdale’s presentation covered the background and context of the initiative and, although early days, set out Dudley’s approach to the scheme and asked for suggestions and comments on how the funding could be best utilised. Rupert Dugdale Presentation (ppt, 81mb)
Creatives Nework 25/09: Business Link Opportunities
Business Link’s Sector Development Director for Creative Cultural and Digital enterprises, Lara Ratnaraja set out her role – advising and linking creative industries to regional and national strategies. A range of potential business opportunities, events and very useful contacts were given during her presentation. Lara Ratnaraja Presentation (ppt, 4.6mb)
Creatives Network 25/09: Cultural Strategy Consultation
Duncan Lowndes is coordinating the revision of Dudley Borough’s Cultural Strategy. This is a key strategic document which will help determine where organisations choose to direct their resources. Duncan commented that the existing strategy is very council centric and he hoped that the revised document will be much more inclusive and include sections on the role of creativity in the local economy. Duncan Lowndes Presentation (ppt, 126k)
Creatives Network 25/09: Pamela Smith – growing business
Pamela Smith runs her own business, Sited and is a horticulturist who creates walks, pamphlets, talks and promotes community engagement through observation of nature in the urban environment. She has been granted lottery funds through the University of Birmingham to develop a walk in the Brierley Hill area. In her presentation Pam talked about her work and gave her practical tips for anyone setting up their own creative enterprise. Pamela Smith Presentation (PPT, 29mb)
Festival of Water and Light, Sunday October 4th
The annual Festival of Water and Light is taking place on Sunday October 4th. For more details see Dudley Council’s website by clicking here.
Civic Society fixes 3rd Monday meeting dates
Brierley Hill Civic Society will be meeting at 5.30pm on the third Monday of each month. There is some debate about the best meeting time and the Society agreed to keep this under review.
So the next meeting will therefore be at 5.30pm on Monday October 19th at St Michael’s Church.
Dudley borough 2012 opportunities update
How companies and organisations in Dudley Borough are responding to the opportunities and programmes for the 2012 Olympics. Continue reading Dudley borough 2012 opportunities update
Key event dates in 2012 planning
Key dates to note: Continue reading Key event dates in 2012 planning |
Olympics 2012 West Midlands – news
The West Midlands Regional Development Plan for the 2012 Olympic Games aims to make the most of the event for local businesses. A website has been set up which has full details for those interested in exploring opportunities. Continue reading Olympics 2012 West Midlands – news
Festival of Water and Light, Brierley Hill, Sunday October 4th
The annual Festival of Water and Light is taking place on Sunday October 4th. For more details see Dudley Council’s website by clicking here.