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5th February 2026

Black Country Business

Thursday, 5 February 2026 - 30 minutes

Guests in this podcast are Geoff Henderson, Chris Jellyman and Lee Capewell.

The iconic Guildhall in Walsall in the St Matthew’s Quarter is getting new life breathed into it to create workspace for Black Country creative industries. Geoff Henderson of Urban Hax tells us about the journey they are on.

https://urbanhax.com

There are two Public Space Protection Order consultations live at the moment in Wolverhampton, one covering the city centre. Neighbourhood Safety Coordinator Chris Jellyman encourages us to share our opinion.

City Centre PSPO - https://consultation.wolverhampton.gov.uk/cwc/city-centre-pspo/

Bentley Bridge PSPO - https://consultation.wolverhampton.gov.uk/cwc/bentleybridgepspo/

CrimeStoppers - https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

Wolverhampton Homes - https://www.wolverhamptonhomes.org.uk/help-support/anti-social-behaviour/

Avanti Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms are celebrating their 45th anniversary this year. Managing Director Lee Capewell tells us about their hands on personal approach which has helped sustain the business.

https://avantikb.co.uk

West Midlands Business Festival: To book on to an event go to - https://www.wmbf.co.uk/events/

If you're a business in serving people of the Black Country and would like to be featured on the show and podcast, email presenter Chris Allen via chris@wcrfm.com - or find him on Linked In (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-allen-frsa-81030b34/).

Links for information, events and funding:

Black Country Chamber of Commerce: https://www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk/events-training/

Business Growth West Midlands: https://www.businessgrowthwestmidlands.org.uk/events/

Access2Business: Access2Business.co.uk

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