Research and development on next-generation 5G and 6G wireless technology and telecoms security is to be ramped up as part of a £110 million government investment. In the package announced today, three top UK universities, University of York, University of Bristol and University of Surrey, will receive a share […]
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Fake goods seized at Sunday pre-Christmas market
Trading Standards Officers from Walsall Council, with support from West Midlands Police and brand protection teams, seized thousands of counterfeit goods in a pre-Christmas swoop at Bescot Market on Sunday 11 December 2022. The haul included fake perfume, copies of designer handbags, replica brand clothing and fashion footwear. The street […]
New Warm Walsall initiative gets underway
Walsall Council has confirmed plans for a new Warm Walsall initiative to help struggling residents keep warm this winter. Working in partnership with the Walsall Community Network and local voluntary and community sector organisations, the Council will be supporting residents over the winter months and providing a network of warm […]
M&S is the most popular supermarket for Christmas food 2022, according to Google
The research also analysed Google Trends to discover when the nation starts planning its Christmas feast, with the interest in ‘Christmas food shop’ typically starting to rise in September. Over the past five years, M&S has been the most popular Christmas food search on six occasions, however, in 2018 “Waitrose Christmas food” won the festive food fight, receiving more search interest than […]
Food for Life contract extension to be considered at Cabinet
A programme that supports healthy eating and growing among primary schools and early years settings will be considered for a contract extension at the next Walsall Council Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 14 December 2022. Food for Life, run by the Soil Association, aims to encourage making good food the easy […]
Walsall’s plan for a better future for everyone
An Economic Strategy and Action Plan (ESAP) for Walsall has been developed to address some of the challenges within the Walsall Borough and shape a future that benefits all. The ESAP consists of key proposals that will help tackle these issues and prioritise resources to best meet the needs of […]
Recycle it right this Christmas
Christmas and New Year recycling and waste arrangements for residents and businesses have been announced, with households experiencing minimal 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 […]
Walsall Council to consult on budget for 2023-24
Walsall Council is consulting the public on its draft balanced budget for 2023-24, which includes proposals for spending, efficiencies and council tax. To read the budget proposals and take part in the consultation, please visit www.walsall.gov.uk/budgethaveyoursay Alternatively, you can email comments to budgetconsultation@walsall.gov.uk or write to Budget Consultation, Walsall Council, Darwall Street, Walsall, […]
Hundreds gather for Remembrance Day Parade in Walsall
Hundreds of Walsall residents lined the streets of Walsall on Sunday 13 November 2022 to pay tribute to the men and women of the armed forces. Walsall’s traditional Remembrance Day parade and service returned to the town centre for the first time since before the Coronavirus pandemic. The people of […]
Health and Social Care Secretary sets out key priorities ahead of winter
The Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay will today set out his plans to steer the health and care system through the upcoming winter and signal changes that will make the NHS better prepared for future “storms to come.” Addressing the NHS Providers conference in Liverpool, Steve Barclay will […]