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Eight-bed property development in Walsall rejected over… 

5 Dec 15

PROPOSALS to turn a home into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been rejected by Walsall Council amid fears it may have led to an increase in crime.


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Walsall Council scraps free swims for children 

5 Dec 15

Free swimming sessions for children have been scrapped in Walsall as the borough’s hard-up council looks to cut millions of pounds from its budget.


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Plans to revamp M6 Junction 10 in Walsall go to public consultati… 

4 Dec 15

ONE of the country’s busiest motorway junctions in Walsall could be widened to tackle delays and congestion problems.


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M6 J10 improvements out for public consultation 

4 Dec 15

Proposals to widen one of the country’s busiest motorway junctions are now out for consultation…


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Spring Lane – Lib Dem Petition bears fruit 

4 Dec 15

A Liberal Democrat campaign to improve road safety in Spring Lane, Willenhall bears fruit as Walsall Council agree additional safety measures.


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Christmas lights switch on in Walsall cancelled 

3 Dec 15

THE annual switching on of the Christmas lights in Walsall has been cancelled, it has been confirmed.


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10 successful years for Walsall manufacturer 

2 Dec 15

Stainless Handrail Systems (SHS), based in Aldridge, celebrated ten years in business and the opening of their new headquarters recently.


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Walsall Council cuts: Volunteers invited to form DIY libraries 

2 Dec 15

Voluntary groups are being called on to replace book lending services lost by the proposed closure of seven libraries across Walsall.


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Mid Counties Co-operative support Civic Awards 

2 Dec 15

The sponsors of this year’s Walsall’s Mayoral Civic Awards voice their support for the twelfth annual celebration taking place on Friday 29 April 2016 at Walsall’s Council House.


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The Allens Centre – Axed by the Tories….. 

30 Nov 15

As the Allens Centre site clearance nears completion, it’s time for Willenhall residents to take stock as yet another public asset in this part of the borough is axed thanks to Tories running Walsall Council.


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Flower arranging demonstration raises money for We Love Lichfield Fund 

30 Nov 15

A flower-arranging demonstration has raised almost £250 for the We Love Lichfield Fund.


Blog feature
CA Communities: Public consultation on Walsall Libraries 

30 Nov 15

Received from Rita Mills,  Strategic Manager- Development Central Library, Lichfield St, Walsall, WS1 1TR Tel: 01922 653111 www.


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Walsall Council to spend £900k on tackling abuse 

27 Nov 15

Almost £900,000 will be spent tackling the ‘toxic trio’ of domestic abuse, mental ill health and substance misuse in Walsall.


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Saying Goodbye to The Manor House 

Mad Old Baggage 26 Nov 15

As a result of subscribing to Sue Satterthwaite’s brilliant book “A Patriotic Endeavour: Aldridge Manor House as a Military Hospital 1915-1919” I was lucky enough to receive an invitation for a unique opportunity of taking a tour of The Manor House …


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Audit Commission Corporate Governance report dated 2002 , Walsall council 

25 Nov 15

Follow up sent to Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council by G.


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Dog Care Day at Kings Hill Park 

25 Nov 15

The Friends of Darlaston South Parks have organised a free dog welfare day on Sunday 29 November at Kings Hill Park Darlaston from 10am – 3pm.


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Crime reporting tool to launch in Walsall 

25 Nov 15

A CRIME reporting tool that will make known criminals ‘think twice’ is being launched in Walsall.


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Mass seizure of fake goods by trading standards 

25 Nov 15

A visit by Walsall Trading Standards Officers resulted in a large haul of counterfeit goods at Bescot market recently.


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Counterfeit goods seized at Walsall market 

24 Nov 15

A LARGE haul of counterfeit goods was seized at a market in Walsall recently.


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A chance to tell the Tories what you think about their proposal to close your Library 

24 Nov 15

Your chance to tell Walsall Council what you think of their idea to close New Invention Library at a drop in session today between 11.30 am and 1.00 pm in the Library at The Square, Lichfield Road.


Blog feature
Walsall Council Procurement 

Gone Fishing 4 Business 23 Nov 15

Following the meeting in Walsall on Friday 13th November, when the Procurement Team from Walsall Council came along to outline how Members can register their interest to tender for work with/for the Council here are details you may need.


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Football for Peace brings cultures closer together 

23 Nov 15

Football for Peace brought together people of all ages from across Walsall recently as new and established football teams and fans of the game came together to compete.


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£1.5m restoration scheme in Willenhall ‘underpins local… 

21 Nov 15

SEVERAL historic buildings in Willenhall town centre have been repaired and restored to their former glory thanks to a 1.5 million scheme, backed by Heritage Lottery Fund and Walsall Council.


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£1.5m restoration scheme in Willenhall finishes 

20 Nov 15

Historic buildings in Willenhall have been repaired and restored to their former glory thanks to a £1.5m Heritage Lottery Fund scheme…


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Walsall Council Cuts. 

20 Nov 15

It’s time to have your say Posted on November 20, 2015 by BrownhillsBob Untitled 9 Walsall Wood has an excellent library, and it would be very, very sad to see it close.


Blog comment
Progress Report on Nottingham Drive Shops 

20 Nov 15

Regular readers will be aware that back in July the Lib Dem Focus Team renewed pressure on Walsall Council to resolve once and for all long standing problems surrounding the appalling state of the Notting Drive shops and the land surrounding them.


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Audit Commission Corporate Governance report dated 2002 , Walsall council 

20 Nov 15

Response by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council to G.


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It’s time to have your say 

20 Nov 15

As many of you will know, the cuts are ongoing at Walsall Council and in the coming year the authority faces a shortfall of another £25 million, and sadly, this is really going to impact on local services we take for granted.


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Barr Beacon Heathland Management Volunteer Day 

The Wildlife Trust 19 Nov 15

Date / Time Start date: Sat, 28/11/2015 – 10:30am – 3:30pm Time details: Meet at 10:30 at the northern car park off Beacon Road.


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Plans to cut funding to Walsall Citizens Advice Bureau branded as… 

19 Nov 15

WALSALL Citizens Advice Bureau has launched a campaign to safeguard its future amid council plans to cut its grant and set up a separate charitable trust.


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Lichfield Rd, New Invention – Action proposed to improve safety 

18 Nov 15

Walsall Council are considering implementing a number of proposals to improve road safety and reduce speeding along the Lichfield Road as a result of lobbying by Willenhall Liberal Democrat Councillors.


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Caldmore Faith Walk Proves Poignant 

18 Nov 15

A ‘Faith Walk’ that took place in Caldmore on Sunday 15 November gained greater significance following the events that took place in Paris on the same weekend.


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​Walsall pays respect to victims of tragic terrorist attacks in… 

18 Nov 15

WALSALL came together this week to pay respects to the victims of the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris last week.


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Walsall Lib Dems say Academies should promote a night school and community culture. 

17 Nov 15

Last night’s full meeting of Walsall Council gave non executive Councillors (those not on the 9 member Cabinet all of whom are Tories) the chance to question the Cabinet member for Learning, Skills and Apprenticeships.


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Questions asked about patient needs on discharge from Hospital 

17 Nov 15

The Tory Cabinet member for Care and Safeguarding gave his report to last night’s full meeting of Walsall Council.


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Devolution deal praised as ‘important milestone’ by Walsall… 

17 Nov 15

THE ‘biggest’ devolution deal to date for the emerging West Midlands Combined Authority has been welcomed by Walsall leaders and heralded as an ‘important milestone’.


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Walsall welcomes Devolution Deal for WMCA 

17 Nov 15

Walsall leaders have welcomed the proposed Devolution Deal for the West Midlands Combined Authority…


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12 things to make your #ourday or #housingday go well 

comms2point0 16 Nov 15

Four years ago when still at Walsall Council myself and fellow comms2point0-er Darren Caveney staged something called #walsall24.


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Walsall residents asked to help decide council cost savings of… 

14 Nov 15

WALSALL residents are being asked to help the council decide how to make mammoth savings of 85million over the next four years.


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Stay Well Walsall’s message 

13 Nov 15

I received the following in an email yesterday and wanted to share it with you……..


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Further improvements to parking and congestion in busy Walsall… 

11 Nov 15

FURTHER improvements to parking and congestion in a busy Walsall area have been given the go ahead by transport bosses at Walsall Council.


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Football for Peace Tournament 

11 Nov 15

An international initiative called ‘Football for Peace’ is on Saturday 14 November, 11am-3pm at the University of Wolverhampton.


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Have your say on ‘unprecedented’ Walsall Council cuts 

11 Nov 15

Thousands of people will be asked for their views on ‘unprecedented’ council cuts in Walsall.


Blog comment
Meetings with Walsall MBC at Walstead Road and West Bromwich Road 

9 Nov 15

Residents of Walstead Road and West Bromwich Road and I met on Friday 6 November 2015 with Mr Steve Pretty, Head of Engineering and Transportation for Walsall MBC.


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Walsall Council to lose leisure centres 

7 Nov 15

Leisure centres in Walsall will be taken out of the hands of the borough council in a planned move bosses say will save it £500,000.


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Have your say on Walsall Council’s budget 

6 Nov 15

Tough decisions lie ahead for the people of Walsall as residents are asked to help the Council decide how to make savings of £85 million over the next four years.


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Caparo in crisis: Firms get council leaders’ support 

6 Nov 15

Walsall Council bosses have pledged to offer their full support to businesses who have links to Caparo.


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Caldmore congestion and parking improvement scheme 

6 Nov 15

Congestion busting scheme in Caldmore receives the green light from Council bosses…


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​Free parking in Walsall for Remembrance Sunday 

4 Nov 15

Veterans and people paying their respects in Walsall town centre on Remembrance Sunday will be able to park for free in all council-owned car parks.


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Walsall Remembrance service details 

4 Nov 15

THE Mayor of Walsall will lead the annual civic procession to the town’s cenotaph for the laying of wreaths on Remembrance Sunday this weekend.







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