Walsall Council has successfully prosecuted an individual for littering. Mr Vishal Sharma of Bilston Lane, Willenhall, has been ordered by Birmingham Magistrates Court to pay £748 due to a missed payment for a fixed penalty notice and failure to show up in court. On 12 December 2022, the driver of […]
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Walsall Council taking court action to demolish derelict Brown Jug pub
The pub, which has been empty for over a decade, is in a bad state of repair and the Council is pushing for the building to be demolished and redeveloped. “ The Brown Jug is one of many sites across Willenhall that has been abandoned and left to rot. The […]
Walsall Council congratulates A-level and Post-16 students for results
Provisional results show that Walsall’s young people achieved A* in 6% of their A-Level and A-Level equivalent qualifications, and an A or A* in 22.1% of qualifications. Overall, our young people achieved a passing grade of A*-E in 97.1% of A-Level and A-Level equivalent qualifications. “ Congratulations to Walsall’s young […]
SAFARI PARK EXTENDS AN ENORMOUS WELCOME TO COCO
The 23-year-old male arrived at the Park on 9 August 2023 and has spent his first few days meeting his new keepers and settling into his new home. Coco was identified as a suitable match for the Park’s female elephant, Five, and keepers hope that the pair will successfully […]
New Government grant to support Walsall organisations deliver heritage-related activities
Building on the work of the Walsall Heritage Strategy (2021-2026), the grants are designed to provide local organisations with the opportunity to explore new partnerships and project ideas. They will support organisations to work collaboratively to explore how heritage can connect people and communities, inspire others, build pride and celebrate […]
Community groups reminded to apply for Crowdfund Walsall funding
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 […]
Walsall Council honours parks and green spaces volunteers with awards ceremony
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 […]
Walsall residents encouraged to take part in new parks and green spaces survey
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 […]
Churchill Retirement Raises over £500 for Midland-Based Charities
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. […]
New proposals to tackle violence on Birmingham’s roads a welcome start, but more must be done
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 […]