More than 1 million NHS staff in England will receive an additional pay rise as part of an offer made following talks between the government and Agenda for Change unions. In the last 2 weeks, the government has been holding formal negotiations with unions representing staff including nurses, paramedics, 999 […]
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Return overdue library books without a fine before October 2023
Residents will be able to return borrowed titles without a fine before 1 October 2023, no matter how long they have been overdue. Items can be returned to any of Walsall’s seven libraries or the Mobile Library. Although fines will be reintroduced from 1 October, it’s never been easier to […]
Walsall Council cabinet to discuss the use of drones to deal with off-road vehicles
On 24 November 2022 the Economy and Environment Scrutiny and Overview Committee discussed off-road vehicles being a significant cause of anti-social behaviour in Walsall causing fear, alarm and distress to communities, noise nuisance and a risk of serious injury for pedestrians and the drivers themselves. As a consequence of the […]
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra completes training camp at Loughborough University
India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has completed a winter training camp at Loughborough University. The 25-year-old javelin thrower spend two months on campus across the University’s world-class facilities, including Powerbase gym, the High Performance Athletics Centre (HiPAC), and the Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel. During his time in Loughborough, Neeraj […]
Global sporting superstars added to Black in Sport Summit 2023 line-up
Organisers of the Black in Sport Summit (BISS) have secured a major coup with sport icons Lewis Hamilton, Alice Dearing, and Richard Riakporhe all confirmed to take part in the 2023 showpiece event. Hamilton, recognised as one of the most successful British sports stars of all time, will join the […]
Crowdfund Walsall has launched its fifth funding round, with voluntary and community sector groups invited to pitch and crowdfund for projects
Crowdfund Walsall is inviting communities across the Borough to pitch a project idea that will improve places, spaces and the quality of lives of Walsall residents. Launched by Walsall Council in partnership with Spacehive two years ago, Crowdfund Walsall is an initiative that helps the voluntary and community sector to […]
School sports given huge boost to level the playing field for next generation of Lionesses
On International Women’s Day (Wednesday 8 March) the Government is setting out new standards for equal access to sports, making it clear that girls and boys should be offered the same sports during PE and extracurricular time in schools. Today’s package will help to boost equal opportunities in school sport […]
Millions released from dormant accounts to support vulnerable people with cost of living
The most vulnerable people in society will be given additional support to deal with the cost of living, as £76 million tied up in forgotten accounts is unlocked. The cash will support people to get out of debt and assist social enterprises with innovative energy saving solutions. Beneficiaries include no-interest […]
Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
People across the country are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives. The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will empower more people to study in a way that works for them, opening up opportunities […]
Walsall shines a light on pioneering women for International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about discrimination and drive gender parity. This year’s campaign has a particular focus on embracing equity to create a gender equal world. On Saturday 4 March 2023 from 2pm to 3pm, The New Art Gallery Walsall kicks […]