Pictured are Connor Blunt with finance director Keeley Blunt at the firm’s premises
Millennium Cargo relocates HQ to town
Sutton Coldfield has been chosen as the base for an exciting new chapter in the 28-year history of a Midlands-based freight forwarding company.
Millennium Cargo has made a bold move by relocating its headquarters to the town in a strategic shift that not only signifies growth but also positions the company for even greater opportunities.
About Millennium Cargo
Founded in 1996, Millennium Cargo is a family business that assists companies in moving goods worldwide — from shipping containers overseas to transporting urgent parcels by air.
Growth and Expansion
The move to larger premises in Sutton Coldfield coincides with the company’s continued growth in team size, client base, and international reach. Millennium Cargo collaborates with clients across the UK and around the globe, shipping everything from factory machinery to fashion wear.
A Hub for Innovation and Support
The new office will also serve as a hub for innovation, training, and client support.
A Vision for Future Growth
“Our decision to move wasn’t solely based on needing more space; it was about creating the right environment for our next stage of growth,” said Connor Blunt, commercial director of Millennium Cargo.
“We’ve spent nearly three decades building a company known for its honesty, reliability, and straightforward approach to freight. The new Sutton Coldfield office reflects the direction we’re heading — it’s modern, better connected, and provides us with the space and opportunities to serve our clients even better.”
Joining the Local Business Community
“We’re excited to join the Sutton Coldfield business community and look forward to building strong local partnerships.”
Sutton Coldfield Young Traders Market: A Launchpad for Young Entrepreneurs
Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID is hosting the inaugural Young Traders Market on Saturday, 10th May, in the town centre. This event offers budding business minds aged 11-25 from Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas the chance to showcase their products, gain real-world experience, and kickstart their entrepreneurial journey—completely free of charge!
Why Join the Young Traders Market?
Showcase Your Business: Whether you sell handmade crafts, fashion, tech gadgets, artwork, food, or more, this is your chance to present your products to the public.
Build Your Brand: Gain valuable experience in a lively market setting and connect with customers.
Compete Regionally: Selected traders will have the opportunity to advance to the NMTF (National Market Traders Federation) regional finals in July.
Zero Costs:Free participation—gazebos and pitches are fully funded by Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID.
Who Can Apply?
Young entrepreneurs aged 11-25
Students (school, college, or university) from Sutton Coldfield and nearby areas
Anyone with a business idea or product to sell
Supporting Tomorrow’s Business Leaders
Michelle Baker, BID Manager at Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID, says: “This market isn’t just about selling—it’s about discovering and nurturing the next generation of business leaders. Our local schools, colleges, and universities are full of incredible talent, and we want to help young entrepreneurs test their ideas, gain experience, and grow their businesses. This could be the start of something amazing!”
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to take your first steps into the world of business! Apply now and be part of Sutton Coldfield’s vibrant entrepreneurial community.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, 10th May 📍 Location: The Parade, Sutton Coldfield Town Centre 📩 How to Apply: Email hello@visitroyalsuttoncoldfield.co.uk to express interest
Another supermarket is about to open its doors in Mere Green. The new Aldi on Belwell Lane will open on October 31 and will offer even more choice to locals, but is not welcomed by everyone, who fear it will add to traffic chaos.
It joins fellow discount store Lidl, only recently opened, superstore Sainsbury’s, the M&S foodhall and the smaller food outlet in Poundland.
It is sited on the old Waitrose, the former Flints bar and neighbouring Atlas house, which were demolished to make way for the newcomer.
Work is still underway, but it has refreshed a part of Mere Green that had been derelict for years.
While many welcome the new store which will compete directly with Lidl, others are worried about the traffic implications.
Four Oaks resident Marion James said: “The traffic island at Mere Green has been bad enough since Lidl and the Mulberry Walk complex opened, but this new store, just above the island will cause more chaos.”
Rebecca Hambleton, Street Manager at BT and Raj Mack, Head of Digital Innovation and Partnerships at Birmingham City CouncilOne of the new Street Hub units in Sutton Coldfield
BT Street Hubs offer free ads for local business and environmental monitoring
Sutton Coldfield has pioneered the introduction of new street digital advertising units, with a town business reaping the benefit of free advertising.
Birmingham is latest UK city to benefit from BT’s new digital street units, with the first three units unveiled in Sutton , and more to follow across the city over the next few months.
As part of the launch, local businesses in Birmingham are being given the chance to advertise for free on the new Street Hub units.
The first to benefit in the town is Andy Thompson, owner of Live @ Level One, a 200-plus capacity live music venue in Sutton Coldfield, who is enjoying free advertising on the new units,
BT is donating up to £7.5 million of outdoor advertising space to small businesses across the UK, as it continues its nationwide roll out of the new Street Hub 2.0 units – which help build the UK’s digital infrastructure and include services such as ultrafast Wi-Fi, an emergency call button and rapid mobile device charging.
The launch comes as a recent BT study found that more than 60 per cent of small businesses agree that local advertising would help to increase awareness of their business, with 40 per cent saying it would encourage more people to shop at their local high street.
However, almost half (49 per cent) said that cost was a major obstacle to them investing in local Out Of Home (OOH) advertising. BT is now taking action to remove one of the biggest barriers to adoption, with the Street Hub’s digital advertising screens designed to help small firms attract more customers to high streets.
The new digital units can also help local councils achieve their social and economic improvement and sustainability goals. With Birmingham City Council aiming to be carbon neutral by 2030, each Street Hub 2.0 unit is to be fitted with air quality and CO2 sensors.
Birmingham participated in the first trials of air quality data monitoring with BT in 2019, with data collected from modular sensors installed on first generation Street Hubs units. The sensors provided insight to a group of researchers and scientists, led by the University of Birmingham, to help monitor air pollution in the area.
With the next generation Street Hubs, Birmingham City Council can benefit from real-time, actionable data on Carbon Monoxide (CO), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Nitrogen Oxide (NO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Particulate Matter (PM1, 2.5 and 10).
Expanding air quality monitoring across the city will provide Birmingham City Council with the insight needed to take action to improve air quality, contributing to the health and wellbeing of local people.
Street Hubs can also help to enhance digital connectivity and services for communities through features such as ultrafast Wi-Fi, access to charity helplines, and local wayfinding via an integrated tablet.
Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, Brigid Jones, said: “The last couple of years has seen a devastating impact on many of our local businesses, charities and community organisations.
“I hope our communities and voluntary sector organisations use this opportunity to raise awareness of the fantastic work they are doing to support our communities and local centres.
Andy Thompson, Owner of Live @ Level One with his new advertisement
“We welcome this digital investment by BT, enhancing Birmingham’s growing reputation as a welcoming place for digital innovation and investment.”
Rebecca Hambleton, Street Manager at BT, said: “We hope that, by gifting free digital advertising space via our new Street Hub units, we can give small businesses in Birmingham an extra boost.
“Our new Street Hub units can play a vital role in rejuvenating local high streets – whether that’s through building greater awareness of small businesses through free advertising, boosting local digital infrastructure or helping cities to reach their sustainability goals.
“It’s great to see the new units will shortly be providing valuable ‘real time’ data on air quality for the local council, helping to keep Birmingham a clean city to live and visit.”
Andy Thompson said: “I’m already a relentless marketer, promoter, and advertiser but I’m limited to the avenues that we can afford as a small business.
“Local advertising opportunities, like those provided by BT’s new Street Hub 2.0 units, offer more exposure, and give new local businesses like mine a greater chance of survival and success.”
BT’s latest study also revealed that around two thirds (66 per cent) of local businesses think that mobile connectivity could be improved in their local community, to help them work faster and smarter. BT’s new Street Hub 2.0 units will enhance local digital infrastructure by including the option to install mini mobile masts or ‘small cells’ on the structure to further boost 4G and 5G coverage in the local area.
Subject to local planning processes, BT is aiming to roll out around 300 of its new Street Hub 2.0 units across the UK in the next 12 months, working closely with local councils and communities.
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