Creating an Active Black Country
New strategy to unite the region to create active, healthier people and places.
Commonwealth Active Communities Fund for Black Country
Funding to maximise impact of Commonwealth Games across the Black Country.
Black Country Schools Games brings young people together
Over 2,000 take part in an annual celebration of sport and leadership.
Logo competition aimed at young Black Country swimmers
Get creative this Easter and design a new logo for swimming campaign.
Black Country School Games are back
Black Country School Partnership Games return after eighteen months of virtual activity.
Hat-trick for WMCA
New sign-ups to help disabled people become more active post-pandemic.
Active Black Country launch Healthy Schools Platinum Award
Pioneering scheme recognises health best practice in Black Country schools.
Black Country survey responses wanted
Have your say on physical activity and exercise in the region.
Black Country takes insight-led approach to combating inactivity
Michael Salmon, Head of Insight, Health & Wellbeing, writes about Active Black Country.
Black Country schools to deliver extra-curricular sport
Funding announced to help children return to sport and activity.
Black Country Virtual School Games continues in 2021
Competitions available online for pupils to access in school or from home.
Step up for Christmas with Active Advent
Look after your mental and physical health with Black Country Active Advent.
Love Exploring app launches in the Black Country
New app provides programme of attractions for family visits.
Black Country School Games goes virtual
Virtual competitions and online leader board in response to pandemic.
Successful Black Country Rainbow Hour continues
Regional partnerships to continue with well-being schools initiative.
Active Black Country launch heath initiative
Cycling and walking to be prescribed by healthcare professionals.
Skipping for Sandwell
Families in Sandwell encouraged to be active with free skipping ropes.
Report on Black Country lockdown exercise issued
Covid-19 encourage Black Country residents to be more active.
Support package developed for vulnerable Black Country residents
Health and Wellbeing package of support for older people during lockdown.
Black Country schools urged to prioritise well-being
Black Country Rainbow Hour campaign launched encouraging schools to pledge wellbeing and physical activity.
parkrun encourages debut Dudley participant
Active Black Country Coordinator proves #ThisGirlCan for International Women’s Day 2020.
1,400 set to compete at Black Country School Games
Young athletes set to bring sporting strategy to grand finale.