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A preview of what’s to come in Bloxwich at the Bloxwich Launchpad Expo

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On Wednesday 19 February, Bloxwich Library and Theatre hosted the Bloxwich Launchpad Expo event, where residents were invited to speak to service providers and find out more about what will be on offer when the new centre opens in Spring. 

three people standing behind a Bloxwich Launchpad display table
Deputy Mayor of Walsall Cllr Louise Harrison with members of the Bloxwich Launchpad team

Bloxwich Launchpad, which is currently being constructed on the site of the former Post Office in the centre of Bloxwich, will provide digital skills training and support, as well as business support for entrepreneurs. 

Walsall Council is delivering Bloxwich Launchpad as part of the Bloxwich Town Deal and is working with a network of providers who will offer services from the brand-new centre covering digital and IT skills, job search support, technical training such as AI, 3D printing and virtual reality technology, and much more. 

“ It was a pleasure to open the Bloxwich Launchpad Expo and to meet all of the providers. There’s such a wide range of services on offer to support local people and the centre will be a huge asset for the people of Bloxwich.

It’s excellent to see the progress being made on site and I’m pleased to see the former Post Office being refurbished and brought back into use for the community. I look forward to the official opening later this year! “

Councillor Louise Harrison
Deputy Mayor of Walsall

From March 2025, providers will be running taster sessions in Bloxwich Library which will give people an insight into the support that will be on offer. Click here for a full list of available sessions, and information on how to book on. 

The project is part of the Bloxwich Town Deal and has received Government Town Deal funding as part of the £25million in total that has been secured for Bloxwich.

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List of delivery partners working with Walsall Council on the Bloxwich Launchpad offer:

 

  • Althaus Digital
  • Black Country Chamber of Commerce
  • Department of Work & Pensions
  • The King’s Trust
  • LEAD Training
  • The Recovery College
  • Open Lens Media CIC
  • National Careers Service
  • Urban Hax
  • Vision for All
  • Walsall College
  • Walsall Energy Action Project
  • whg (Walsall Housing Group)
  • Walsall Works
  • South Staffordshire Water

 

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