Birmingham has been chosen by the Carter Center as 1 of 12 international cities to participate in its Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign, which aims to ensure women can access information. Birmingham is the only UK city to be included in this global campaign, led by the US-based organisation, which aims […]
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Parking on rented driveways a game-changing substitute to costly Six Nations parking fees
Six Nations rugby supporters could be paying over 60% more for official game day parking compared to booking via YourParkingSpace.co.uk Renting out a driveway could also help fans avoid the scrum to leave busy car parks Fans may wish to convert the money and time saved on a few carefully […]
Launch of three-point plan to improve mental wellbeing across Walsall
‘Together We Can’ is the key message from Walsall’s Director of Public Health, Stephen Gunther as he launches his annual report and recommendations to improve mental wellbeing in the Borough. Today is ‘Blue Monday’, described as the gloomiest day of the year and a day that brings into focus the […]
Ben launches self-referral to free Life Coaching service for automotive community
Ben’s specialist Life Coaches support and guide people to make positive and lasting change. Life Coaching helps people to identify changes they’d like to make to their life and helps them to achieve their goals. While today may be Blue Monday, Ben, the automotive industry charity, announces news to brighten […]
Personnel Committee to consider innovative menopause policy
When it meets on Monday 24 January, committee members will consider an innovative draft menopause policy for Walsall Council employees. By 2030, the Department for Work and Pensions estimates that 50 per cent of adults in the UK will be aged 50 or over. With more women in the workplace […]
Apple beats Samsung with the most googled phone of 2021
Apple’s iPhone 13 receives six times more global searches per month compared to Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Samsung Galaxy S21 comes in second place with 3.4 million global searches Apple and Samsung dominate the top 5, with Google’s Pixel 6 being the only other company in the top spots, coming fourth […]
Successful Court of Appeal Hearing on traveller injunctions
The Court of Appeal handed down a judgment which supports Walsall Council’s approach to dealing with unauthorised encampments. Injunctions forbidding people to set up encampments will apply not only to the people who are on the land when the order is made, but also to any newcomers to the land. […]
State of the art cycle studio and functional fitness area launched at Bloxwich Active Living Centre
A brand new cycle studio is now available at Bloxwich Active Living Centre. Boasting 26 bikes, a cinematic screen and fully immersive lighting and sound system, it aims to provide a full immersive experience to participants. The new studio has been developed with the support of fitness provider Les Mills […]
Changes announced to self-isolation guidance
The Government have announced from Monday 17 January 2022, the self-isolation period for those who test positive for COVID-19 will change. This means people can leave isolation on the sixth day, providing they test negative on the fifth and sixth day with a lateral flow device (LFD) and do not […]
Consumers Still Need Education as 42% Don’t Understand Full Benefits of Buying an Electric Car
Global study ran across 8 countries and 1,900 automotive consumers, to unveil consumer trends driving EV purchases Environmental consciousness is the top driver to purchase an electric vehicle in EMEA, whereas North American consumers are primarily motivated by fuel savings. 52% of first time EV buyers said a brand’s website […]