Residents across Sandwell are being asked for their views on highways and transport services as part of a national survey. Anyone who receives the National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction survey in the post is being urged to fill it in. The answers will be compared with the views of […]
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Good old songs for Dementia Action Week event
Staff at Sandwell Council put on an afternoon tea event for people with dementia and their carers as part of Dementia Action Week. Nearly 4,000 people in Sandwell are diagnosed with dementia. The event was officially opened by Colin Marsh, a service manager at Sandwell Council, who spoke about the […]
Fundraising Drives Launched to save Walsall’s Acorns Hospice
A call for communities to give what they can to save the hospice in Walsall. The adored hospice in Walsall has released devastating news that they are now facing closure due to failing donations and rising costs. A significant amount of posts and fundraising pages have been set up on […]
Walsall Pastor to Launch Campaign Tackling Knife Crime
Pastor Wesley De Costa wants to use music to help youngsters. A pastor from The Potters House Christian Fellowship Church, Wesley De Costa, has launched a campaign to tackle the increase in knife crime. He states “Violence – it doesn’t care about relatives. It’s not after anyone in particular; it’s […]
Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) extended at Beechdale Estate
A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) at the Beechdale Estate in Walsall has been extended for a further 3 years by Walsall Council. The Order which is supported by West Midlands Police was introduced in June 2016 to tackle a range of anti-social behaviour issues on the estate. As the […]
June activities at Himley Hall and Park
People can enjoy a number of events at the Dudley Council run Himley Hall and Park this month. There will be an open day at the Earl of Dudley’s Memory Garden on Saturday 8 June from 11am to 4pm and on Sunday 9 June from 1pm to 3.30pm. The evocative […]