Bringing Communities Together
A derelict factory site in Walsall Town Centre is due to be transformed into apartments now that the developers have satisfied a number of pre-demolition conditions set by the Planning Authority in relation to construction management, hazardous materials, breeding birds and bats. A demolition notice has also been approved by […]
Changes to PCR testing following positive Lateral Flow Tests (LFT) have been introduced from 11th January), affecting Walsall residents. Under the new guidance, anyone in England who receives a positive LFT result regardless of their vaccination status should report their result on gov.uk or by calling 119. They must self-isolate immediately, […]
The rapid spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, has resulted in the highest infection rates that Walsall has seen at any time during the pandemic.Between 26 December 2021 and 1 January 2022, 5,041 residents had a confirmed positive test result. The rate of positive cases has doubled in just seven […]
29 January 2022 is the day when greater protection should be given to the safety of active travellers as the Government’s proposed hierarchy of road users takes effect. The addition of the hierarchy to The Highway Code is welcomed by Birmingham City Council which, like other UK councils, is increasing […]
Christmas and New Year waste arrangements for residents and businesses have been announced, with households experiencing no disruption to their usual collection days during the festive period. Bin collection schedules have been arranged this year to enable continuity for recycling and rubbish collections. Residents are reminded to put their bins […]
In the lead up to the festive period, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign shines a light on the incredible life-saving work of South Asian frontline workers Christmas is an exciting time of year but as the weather gets colder, more and more people are admitted to hospital between now […]
The council has been awarded a total of £5,325,012.42 following a bid in a national government Sustainable Warmth competition. The Sustainable Warmth Competition is investing over £430 million across 57 projects and will help local authorities to upgrade energy inefficient homes and low-carbon heating of low-income households in England. Low-income […]
When Cabinet meets on Wednesday 15 December it will consider the findings from the recent consultation to help inform and improve the delivery and engagement of meaningful day activities and opportunities for people in Walsall. For people with a range of needs such as older people, people with dementia, people […]
From 8 December 2021, electric bikes may be hired from any of Birmingham’s 85 docking stations situated in the most popular areas. Ebike hire is part of the Birmingham Transport Plan to lower pollution and increase health by encouraging more people to cycle or walk short journeys rather than take a car. […]
HOW BIRMINGHAM WILL BE BOLD THROUGH ITS COMMONWEALTH GAMES LEGACY A document detailing how Birmingham City Council plans to maximise the Proud Host City status for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been published. Delivering a Bold Legacy for… by Asian World2021-12-01 A document detailing how Birmingham City Council plans to […]
