Bringing Communities Together
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The government has published a call for evidence to seek views on a new pay scale for nurses. It will collate feedback from across the health sector on the merits of a separate pay structure for nursing staff in the NHS, considering both the risk and benefits of this approach. The […]
Screening for breast, bowel and cervical cancer will be made quicker and more effective under plans to roll out the use of digital images to detect cancer. The Department of Health and Social Care is taking forward the recommendation of the UK National Screening Committee to increase the use of […]
