The Mayor of the West Midlands visited Bloxwich Launchpad this week, recognising the centre’s early success in supporting local residents, entrepreneurs and businesses.
The visit marked an important milestone for the hub, which opened in September 2025 as part of the £21.3 million Bloxwich Town Deal investment. Designed as a digital skills and business incubation space, the Launchpad provides access to training, resources and flexible working facilities for the local community.
During the visit, the Mayor met with users, local entrepreneurs and partners to hear how the facility is helping to develop skills, support enterprise and create new opportunities across Bloxwich and the wider borough.
Since opening, the centre has recorded more than 1,100 visits in its first 16 weeks and has provided ongoing support to over 400 residents. Its business space is currently used by 37 local entrepreneurs as a regular base, while a further 99 individuals have received business support through the hub.
The Launchpad offers a range of services, including free access to digital equipment, training sessions and collaborative workspaces aimed at encouraging innovation and growth.
Councillor Adrian Andrew, Deputy Leader of Walsall Council, said:
“ It’s been inspiring to see the West Midlands Mayor engage with the success of Bloxwich launchpad. Since opening in September, the centre has become a real community asset, welcoming hundreds of people through its doors and providing vital support to help them build skills and grow their ideas. This visit underlines our commitment to investing in facilities that deliver real outcomes for local people and businesses right here in Bloxwich. “
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker added:
“ It’s been great to see first-hand the real difference this hub is making. Speaking with users, entrepreneurs and business owners who are supported by the launchpad gives me a great sense of pride in the work being done here. Places like Launchpad are vital for helping people gain skills, start and grow businesses, and drive opportunity right across our region. “
Bloxwich Launchpad forms part of a wider programme of regeneration across Walsall, which has included investment in community facilities, green spaces and enterprise initiatives aimed at boosting local growth and wellbeing.
The centre is located on Market Place in Bloxwich town centre and is open to the public Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
More information, including details of upcoming courses and sessions, can be found on the Launchpad website.