The campaign has helped 750 people who are sleeping rough to help them move off the streets and into accommodation. Generous public donations totalling more than £280,000 have helped provide much needed support and protection for those sleeping rough on the streets of the West Midlands as part of the […]
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ANTIQUES AND FINE ARTS FAIR CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO THE NEC BIRMINGHAM
Dealers and customers alike were united in their praise for the organisers of a three-day Antiques and Fine Arts Fair at the NEC in Birmingham this month which marked the return of the popular event under a new team. Classic Antique Fairs is the brainchild of Ceramics collector John Andrews […]
Birmingham’s Warm Welcomes set to reach 300 venues
Hundreds of community centres, libraries, places of worship and other venues have all opened their doors to offer Warm Welcomes across Birmingham during the Cost of Living crisis. And this winter, the city’s Warm Welcomes network of community spaces will reach 300 – as the need for support provided by […]
Alpha Research Exposes Cost of Living’s Alarming Impact on West Midlands Billpayers
Record high energy bills are taking a negative toll on the wellbeing of West Midlands billpayers, with six in 10 (61%) admitting to being worried about fuel poverty, and those the most concerned falling within the 25-34 age category. According to new research commissioned by heating expert […]
PLANNING SUBMITTED FOR NEXT WILD NEW LODGES
West Midland Safari Park has submitted planning for the next stage of their long-term development strategy, which includes luxury lodges overlooking new hippo and African wild dog environments. Four lodges will offer incredible views of African wild dogs – the first of their kind in Europe, whereas two more lodges […]
Splash pads in Walsall to re-open
Due to popular demand and the continuing good weather, Walsall Council’s two splash pads in Walsall Arboretum and the King George V Playing Fields in Bloxwich will re-open from today and will be open every day up to and including this Sunday. “ I’m delighted to confirm that we […]
Amber heat health alert issued for West Midlands
The Met Office, in conjunction with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has issued an amber heat health alert for the West Midlands from Tuesday 5 September until Sunday 10 September. “ Looking after yourself and others is key to staying well during periods of hot weather.Ensure you keep hydrated […]
Council marks first anniversary of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Friday 8 September 2023 marks the first anniversary of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Walsall Council is marking the anniversary by reflecting on her visits to Walsall and sharing tributes on its online and social media channels throughout the week. The Queen visited Walsall three times during […]
Success for HAF summer programme in Walsall
The HAF Summer Programme ran for four weeks between Monday 31 July and Thursday 24 August 2023, offering children and young people aged 5 to 16 healthy eating and physical activity provision and the opportunity to learn new skills. This summer, Walsall Council worked with over 72 providers, including five […]
Rodent infested Walsall supermarket forced to close
Walsall Council officers visited the premises on 24 August and found evidence of an active and widespread cockroach and mouse infestation. Officers deemed there was an imminent risk of injury to health and served a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice. “ The evidence found by Environmental Health officers at what was […]