Walsall Council is set to vote on major plans. The aim is to regenerate the town centre by demolishing buildings and creating open spaces. Walsall Town Centre Regeneration Plans Set for Vote This Week Walsall has big plans for the town centre. They will vote on these plans at a meeting. The meeting is on…
This weekend, supporters will rally in Walsall to oppose the proposed closure of the Leather Museum, a key local attraction facing relocation. Protestors to Gather This Weekend to Save Walsall Leather Museum Walsall: This weekend, a protest is happening against the sale and closure of the Walsall Leather Museum. Supporters are invited to gather in…
Five individuals in Walsall face hefty fines for littering, with penalties totaling hundreds of pounds for their irresponsible actions Five Midland Litter Bugs Named and Shamed with Fines of Hundreds of Pounds Walsall: Five people were caught littering and taken to court. They now face big fines for their actions. Rebekah Price from Halesowen threw…
A local community group has successfully secured Asset of Community Value status for the White Lion pub, reversing an earlier council decision against it. Community Group Celebrates Victory After Council’s U-Turn on Historic Pub Caldmore: A historic pub, the White Lion, is now protected from development. This comes after a local community group fought hard…
A petition with nearly 1,000 signatures calls on Walsall Council to halt plans that would criminalize homelessness and penalize begging in the town. Nearly 1,000 People Urge Council to Stop Criminalising Homelessness Walsall: A council meeting is set for Tuesday night to discuss new laws about begging. This follows a petition started in December urging…
West Midlands councils are likely to increase their transport fund contributions to support free or discounted travel passes for residents. Midland Councils Set to Pay More for Free or Discount Travel Passes West Midlands: Councils are meeting this week to discuss transport funding. They plan to increase contributions for free or discounted travel passes. The…
Walsall is set to get two new schools to address a shortage of places, but not everyone is happy. Concerns arise over the impact on local woodland and existing facilities. Two New Schools Planned for Walsall Spark Mixed Reactions from Residents Walsall: The Department for Education wants to build two new schools in the area.…
McDonald’s is appealing Walsall Council’s decision to deny a new restaurant at Buffet Island, citing health concerns and local traffic issues as key points of contention. McDonald’s Launches Appeal Over Buffet Island Restaurant Refusal Walsall: McDonald’s is appealing a decision by Walsall Council. They wanted to build a restaurant at Buffet Island on Queslett Road.…
Seven members of a grooming gang in Scotland face lifelong monitoring after horrific child abuse. Their crimes occurred in drug dens and other shocking locations. Meet the Predatory Grooming Gang Members Answering for Their Sick Crimes Scotland: Recently, a grooming gang was convicted for preying on vulnerable children. They used drugs and alcohol to exploit…
A report reveals the West Midlands areas most affected by antisocial behaviour, highlighting hotspots like Small Heath and West Bromwich. Check your postcode now. Midlands Worst Streets for Antisocial Behaviour Where Youths Make Lives a Misery Birmingham: The West Midlands has been named for its antisocial behaviour issues. Residents face nuisances like loud youths and…