Black Country news and blogs Thursday 2 August 2018
Walsall Council news »
Planning for new and improved M6 Junction 10 
Walsall Council: Press Release 11 Sep
Planning submitted for new and improved M6 Junction 10...
Ofsted inspection – Children’s Services
Walsall Council: Press Release 4 Sep
Outcome of Ofsted inspection of Children’s Services 2017...
One week until Walsall’s largest ever jobs fair
Walsall Council: Press Release 30 Aug
Hundreds of jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities will be up for grabs as Walsall Council prepares to hold their largest ever interactive jobs fair next week.
Council obtains injunction to evict travellers
Walsall Council: Press Release 25 Aug
Walsall Council has successfully obtained a court injunction to evict an unauthorised encampment in Walsall Wood...
Walsall Council to launch new website
Walsall Council: Press Release 24 Aug
The council will soon be launching its new website.
Four new restaurants for Walsall Waterfront scheme
Walsall Council: Press Release 21 Aug
Kier Property, the development arm of the Kier Group has announced four popular food outlets have signed up to be part of Walsall’s £65m Waterfront development scheme.
Prison sentence for flytipper after court case win
Walsall Council: Press Release 18 Aug
A prolific flytipper and uninsured white van driver from Blakenall has received a prison sentence for his crimes.
Walsall jobs fair to help capture future careers
Walsall Council: Press Release 18 Aug
Hundreds of jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities will be up for grabs as Walsall Council prepares to hold their largest ever interactive jobs fair.
Demolition due to start on JW Bonser Building
Walsall Council: Press Release 17 Aug
On Monday August 21 works will begin on the demolition of the former JW Bonser factory within Walsall town centre.
Issue with incoming telephone calls
Walsall Council: Press Release 16 Aug
Issue with incoming telephone calls...
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FixMyStreet »
Footpath has dipped, 1st August
FixMyStreet: Walsall 1 Aug
The footpath was dug up for some work a while ago and upon visiting my nan over the past couple of weeks and it has dipped by about an inch over about a 2 foot length causing a trip hazard.
Japanese Knotweed encroaching from Garden of unoccupied multi-occupied property at number 46, 30th July
FixMyStreet: Walsall 30 Jul
We have no information about who owns the property Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 44 Broadway North, Walsall Report on FixMyStreet...
Off road motorbikes on council land, 28th July
FixMyStreet: Walsall 28 Jul
Off road motorbikes AGAIN Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 227 Glastonbury Crescent, Bloxwich Report on FixMyStreet...
Off road motorbikes on council land, 27th July
FixMyStreet: Walsall 27 Jul
Off road motorbikes!!!!! Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 193 Glastonbury Crescent, Bloxwich Report on FixMyStreet...
Cars speeding, 26th July
FixMyStreet: Walsall 26 Jul
In the last year there as been 4 car accidents.
Caravan blocking access to properties, 26th July
FixMyStreet: Walsall 26 Jul
Caravan dumped in the access road to rear of properties for lower end of Kingshayes Road and part of Greenwood Road.
Water leaking down street, 24th July
FixMyStreet: Walsall 24 Jul
Large water leak..
Water leak under newly resurfaced road junction, 23rd July
FixMyStreet: Walsall 23 Jul
The junction was improved recently, water is now coming up through tarmac and running down Lichfield Road Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 261 Lichfield Road, Stonnall Report on FixMyStreet...
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Walsall Council meetings »
Meeting – Taxi Licensing Sub-Committee B
Walsall Council meetings 15 Nov
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 Conference Room...
Meeting – Personnel Committee
Walsall Council meetings 15 Nov
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 Conference Room...
Meeting – Social Care and Health Scrutiny and Performance Panel
Walsall Council meetings 15 Nov
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 Conference Room...
Meeting – Council
Walsall Council meetings 14 Nov
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 Council Chamber...
Meeting – Planning Committee
Walsall Council meetings 10 Nov
Thu, 13 Nov 2014 Council Chamber...
Meeting – Licensing Sub-Committee – membership varies
Walsall Council meetings 10 Nov
Thu, 13 Nov 2014 Conference Room...
Meeting – Neighbourhoods Scrutiny and Performance Panel
Walsall Council meetings 9 Nov
Wed, 12 Nov 2014 Conference Room...
Meeting – Darlaston North/Bentley/Darlaston South Area Panel
Walsall Council meetings 8 Nov
Tue, 11 Nov 2014 Darlaston Methodist Church Hall...
Meeting – Audit Committee
Walsall Council meetings 7 Nov
Mon, 10 Nov 2014 Conference Room...
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Freedom of information requests »
Council Tax Discounts
FOI request: Walsall MBC 1 Aug
Request sent to Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council by Duncan Smith on 1 August 2018 .
Deceased home owners
FOI request: Walsall MBC 1 Aug
Response by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council to Steve on 1 August 2018 .
Response to Home Education – Call for Evidence and revised DfE guidance
FOI request: Walsall MBC 1 Aug
Response by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council to A Thurstan on 1 August 2018 .
SEND and ASC transport spend
FOI request: Walsall MBC 1 Aug
Follow up sent to Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council by HCT Group on 1 August 2018 .
Residential Property
FOI request: Walsall MBC 31 Jul
Response by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council to S Evans on 31 July 2018 .
SEND and ASC transport spend
FOI request: Walsall MBC 31 Jul
Response by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council to HCT Group on 31 July 2018 .
I am looking to for data on homeowners for 39 Alumwell Road,WS2 9XF
FOI request: Walsall MBC 30 Jul
Response by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council to VASILE CARP on 30 July 2018 .
I am looking to for data on homeowners for 39 Alumwell Road,WS2 9XF
FOI request: Walsall MBC 27 Jul
Request sent to Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council by VASILE CARP on 27 July 2018 .
Adults supported accommodation
FOI request: Walsall MBC 27 Jul
Response by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council to Lee Jane on 27 July 2018 .
SEND and ASC transport spend
FOI request: Walsall MBC 27 Jul
Follow up sent to Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council by HCT Group on 27 July 2018 .
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NHS »
NHS Walsall CCG appoints new Chair
NHS Newsroom 24 Mar
NHS Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Anand Rischie as the organisation’s new Chair as of the 1st April 2016, following recent elections to the Governing Body involving local GP practices...
Don’t be caught out by severe weather
NHS Newsroom 4 Feb
Doctors across Walsall are urging people – especially elderly family members and neighbours – to make sure they are stocked-up with medicines and supplies as weather forecasters predict unsettled weather and cold snaps.
New Walsall Urgent Care Centre building officially opened
NHS Newsroom 4 Feb
The new £1m building for Walsall’s Urgent Care Centre (Community Site) at the Saddlers Centre, Bridgeman Street, was officially opened today (28 January).
Childhood cold or flu – do you know the difference?
NHS Newsroom 20 Jan
It’s the time of year when colds and flu are doing the rounds in schools and nurseries across Walsall.
Residents give Walsall’s new Urgent Care Centre thumbs-up
NHS Newsroom 14 Jan
Walsall’s Urgent Care Centre received the seal of approval from local community members who visited the new site this week, to get a first-look at the newly-renovated building located at the Saddler’s centre.
Keep Warm, Keep Well This Winter
NHS Newsroom 14 Jan
NHS Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reminding residents to keep warm and keep well over the next few weeks as the country braces itself for the arrival of winter weather.
Get well soon without antibiotics
NHS Newsroom 6 Jan
Don’t go straight for antibiotics if you are feeling ill – that’s the warning from GPs across Walsall.
Walsall’s new Urgent Care Centre building Prepares to Open
NHS Newsroom 21 Dec
The new building for Walsall’s Urgent Care Centre at the Saddlers Centre is almost complete, with renovations on schedule.
More local NHS services than ever available this Christmas and New Year
NHS Newsroom 21 Dec
NHS Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is advising Walsall residents that there are more local NHS services than ever if they fall ill or need health advice over Christmas and New Year.
Walsall schools to take part in pilot to improve mental health services for children
NHS Newsroom 15 Dec
Hundreds of children across Walsall will benefit from improved access to local mental health services, following the Government’s announcement that Walsall has been chosen to be part of a new national pilot scheme.
Get your flu jab now. It’s free because you need it!
NHS Newsroom 29 Oct
Autumn is here and the nights are drawing in, so it’s really important we take the time to look after ourselves, and one of the best things we can do is get the flu jab.
Shoppers encouraged make a pledge to stay well this winter
NHS Newsroom 27 Oct
Shoppers in Wolverhampton will be urged to “stay well this winter” using a series of large pledge cards at events in the city this weekend (30 and 31 October).
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Westminster »
Speed limit and traffic calming on Monmouth Road in Walsall | Petitions | Commons debates
TWFY: Valerie Vaz MP (Labour) Walsall S 21 Jul
Thank you very much, Mr Speaker.
Counter-ISIL Coalition Strategy | Oral Answers to Questions – Education | Commons debates
TWFY: David Winnick MP (Labour) Walsall N 20 Jul
If the Secretary of State wants agreement across the House, he seems to be going the wrong way about it.
Counter-ISIL Coalition Strategy | Oral Answers to Questions – Education | Commons debates
TWFY: David Winnick MP (Labour) Walsall N 20 Jul
If the Secretary of State wants agreement across the House, he seems to be going the wrong way about it.
Counter-ISIL Coalition Strategy | Oral Answers to Questions – Education | Commons debates
TWFY: David Winnick MP (Labour) Walsall N 20 Jul
If the Secretary of State wants agreement across the House, he seems to be going the wrong way about it.
Summer Adjournment | Bill Presented – Criminal Cases Review Commission (Supplementary Powers) Bill | Commons debates
TWFY: Valerie Vaz MP (Labour) Walsall S 16 Jul
There is a travel subsidy, but because it is over-subscribed, I think it is for those outside the M25.
NHS Reform | Business of the House | Commons debates
TWFY: Valerie Vaz MP (Labour) Walsall S 16 Jul
The Secretary of State has not outlined what steps should be taken to recruit, train and retain front-line staff who are key to patient safety.
Burma | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates
TWFY: Valerie Vaz MP (Labour) Walsall S 14 Jul
Will the Minister raise with the United Nations the possibility of Ban Ki-Moon leading a delegation to Rakhine state to ensure humanitarian access...
Burma | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates
TWFY: Valerie Vaz MP (Labour) Walsall S 14 Jul
Will the Minister raise with the United Nations the possibility of Ban Ki-Moon leading a delegation to Rakhine state to ensure humanitarian access...
Business of the House | Commons debates
TWFY: David Winnick MP (Labour) Walsall N 9 Jul
Millions of people will lose out as a result of the Budget, but, regarding other business next week, is the Leader of the House aware that despite all his denials, there will be a dishonest attempt to legalise foxhunting? A 90-minute debate...
Electronic Government | Cabinet Office | Written Answers
TWFY: Valerie Vaz MP (Labour) Walsall S 9 Jul
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how members of the public can access Government-commissioned reports on the gov.
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LocalGov blogs »
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Four men die in car crash after Bradford police pursuit
2 Aug 18
Car the men were in was being followed by unmarked police vehicle, say investigators Four men have been killed in a car crash after being pursued by police in Bradford. West Yorkshire police said the force had referred itself to the police…
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Cameron's £1.5bn 'big society' youth scheme reaching few teenagers
1 Aug 18
Local authorities urge funds be shifted away from the former PM’s National Citizen Service to serve council projects Councils have urged ministers to shift funds from David Cameron’s residential youth scheme to their own year-round schemes…
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Northamptonshire's cash crisis driven by ideological folly, councillors told
1 Aug 18
Cash-strapped council warned at special meeting that cuts of up to £70m will put vulnerable people in danger Crisis-hit Northamptonshire county council faced angry recriminations at a special council meeting last night to discuss its response…
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Why are there still so few women in the cabinet?
27 Jul 18
As Brexit rows continues to dominate the news, feminism may not be high on the agenda of the current Prime Minister, Theresa May. There are many competing interests the PM needs to satisfy, such as keeping the Cabinet balanced with MPs in …