Bringing Communities Together
A group of bioenergy experts have welcomed the Government’s new UK Biomass Strategy, but say urgent action is now vital to shape its ambitions into deliverable policies. Researchers at the Supergen Bioenergy Hub – led by Aston University – worked closely with government departments to provide scientific evidence to inform the […]
The £100k fund aims to help groups in Walsall to bring their community project ideas to life through grants of up to £20,000. The deadline for applications is Monday 21 August 2023. Funding is available for community projects that aim to reach inactive residents and get them moving, as well […]
Love Parks Week is an annual campaign run by Keep Britian Tidy, which celebrates parks, green spaces and the dedicated volunteers and workers that look after them all year round. Held in the civic Council Chamber, the event was opened with a speech from the Mayor of Walsall and was […]
Hatherton Lake, Walsall Arboretum The survey, which runs from 1 August to 30 September 2023, offers an important opportunity for residents and community members to share their views on the current green space service provisions that are available throughout the borough. The survey also encourages feedback around what respondents […]
Eighty percent of the UK’s population have blinds in their homes, but over 70 percent have never received blind cord safety advice, that’s according to the latest research from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). This comes after the recent National Child Mortality Database data revealed that […]
Churchill Retirement Living is delighted to announce it has raised a total of £504.56 for midland-based charities through a number of fundraising events over the past few months. Through these initiatives, the retirement developer continues to demonstrate its commitment in giving back to the local communities in which it builds. […]
Small changes to posture and driving position could make driving more comfortable, according to road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Discomfort and lower back pain are frequent complaints reported by drivers, but GEM says there are often simple solutions that can make a big difference for comfort and […]
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has hailed plans for tackling road casualties and reckless driving that West Midlands Mayor, laid out today, but warns more must be done to effectively remedy the situation. The Birmingham-based accident prevention charity is deeply concerned with the recent spate of […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed John Ricardo-Neto as its new Head of Product Planning. He will start the role from 4 September 2023. John Ricardo-Neto has more than a decade of experience working within the Volkswagen Group, building an impressive profile as a leader. He has previously worked in product planning […]
MG Motor UK has revealed the official pricing and specification of its new MG4 EV Extended Range model, a highly capable long-distance EV that delivers up to 323 miles of zero emissions motoring. Capable of up to 323 miles* on a single charge (WLTP), the MG4 EV Extended Range hatchback […]
