Eighteen years after the fatal shooting of a Birmingham man killed in his home, we are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Mohammed Yasin was 50 years old when he died from a gunshot wound at his home […]
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We Are Walsall 2040 roadshows return
The roadshow has already made 10 visits across the borough, with the aim of providing information and gathering feedback on our long-term vision for the future of Walsall. Invaluable views were heard throughout the initial dates, with key areas of discussion raised including crime, leisure, culture and littering. During the […]
New laws set to ban mandatory hidden fees from online shopping, saving money for consumers
Fake reviews, shop labelling and hidden fees that make shopping more difficult and expensive for consumers will all be targeted head on to clamp down on unfair trading practices. Following a consultation into consumer transparency and as part of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill (DMCC), the Department for […]
Getting active made easier with £93 million funding for over 1,100 grassroots sports projects
Research shows exercising more was the UK’s most common New Year’s resolution for 2024*, and the Government is helping hundreds of thousands more people across the UK keep their resolution and get active by delivering high-quality grassroots sport facilities. From Belfast to Bracknell, over 1,100 projects are receiving funding that […]
Research service providing access to Walsall’s archives relaunched
The paid-for service gives anyone access to the research skills of the Walsall Archives team, whether they live in the borough or elsewhere. The service aims to return any enquiries within 28 working days to allow for time to retrieve, access and search relevant records as well as write up […]
Vision for food partnership and a plan discussed at local summit
The Walsall Food Summit organised by Food for Life Walsall (a Soil Association programme) with Public Health Walsall took place on 17 January 2024 at Walsall Football Club. It began with an introduction from Nadia Inglis, Interim Director of Public Health at Walsall Council, who talked about the need for […]
New laws to introduce digital labelling for businesses and reduce regulation costs
Businesses are set to benefit from reduced costs and burdens as import labels are made digital for the first time. Digital labelling will allow businesses to put important regulatory or manufacturing information online rather than requiring them to physically print it on their products – saving time and money which […]
More than 1400 Walsall children and young people enjoy Holiday Activity and Food program
Working with over 70 providers across the borough, the programme offers young people, fun, locally-based activities, while providing the opportunity for learning and developing new skills. The HAF programme is delivered one week over the Easter break, four weeks during the summer holidays and a week over Christmas holidays and […]
Support strengthened for children with SEND
Families across England who have children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will soon receive further support with more short breaks, supported internship opportunities and better support for those with Down syndrome, the Department for Education has announced. The short breaks innovation programme – which provides a range of unforgettable activities […]
Measures announced to boost teacher recruitment and retention
New measures to enhance recruitment and retention in the teaching profession have been announced by the government. They include £1.5 million of new investment to deliver a three-year mental health and wellbeing support package for school and college leaders; providing professional supervision and counselling to at least 2,500 leaders. The government […]