Walsall is seeing exciting development projects. As the year wraps up, here’s an update on key initiatives shaping the borough’s future. Major Projects Across Walsall and Their Progress as the Year Ends Walsall: The borough is buzzing with new development projects. These changes are exciting, but they come with delays. Let’s check out what’s happening…
A multi-million-pound project in Darlaston is now in disrepair, with vegetation damaging the brickwork. Residents are concerned about safety and potential collapse. Darlaston Bridge Faces Neglect Less Than Ten Years After Major Renovation Darlaston: A road that was part of a big project is now falling apart. Bentley Mill Way reopened in 2016 after a…
Anochrome Ltd plans to stop using cyanide at its Walsall site after a toxic spill last year, aiming for safer, more environmentally friendly processes. Company to Eliminate Cyanide-Based Processes After Toxic Canal Spill Walsall: Anochrome Ltd is making big changes after a toxic spill last year. They’re planning to stop using cyanide-based processes at their…
Fraudsters made over £320,000 from fake insurance claims in a ‘crash for cash’ scheme. They now face jail time after admitting their crimes. Conmen Pocket £320k in Bogus Insurance Claims Through ‘Crash for Cash’ Scheme Walsall: A group of fraudsters made over £320,000 from fake insurance claims. They ran a ‘crash for cash’ scheme, submitting…
Birmingham councillor urges a new approach for the delayed railway station project, suggesting a direct route to Birmingham instead of Walsall. Calls for Major Changes to Midland Railway Station Plan Amid Ongoing Delays Birmingham: A councillor is pushing for a big change in a delayed railway station project. Tim Huxtable wants the West Midlands Mayor…
A new £2 community pantry in Bloxwich offers affordable essentials for everyone, helping ease the cost of living crisis with no eligibility criteria. Everything You Need to Know About Walsall’s £2 Service for Cost of Living Help Bloxwich: A new community pantry has opened to help people access affordable essentials. Anyone can use it, and…
Walsall’s plans to turn an office block into flats have been denied again, marking the third attempt to revive Millennium House for residential use. Decision Announced on Third Set of Plans to Convert Walsall Office Block Walsall: So, the latest news is that plans to turn an office block into flats have been shot down…
Fans are frustrated as Network Rail delays accessibility improvements at Bescot Station, leaving many without proper access to the stadium. Football Fans Outraged Over Broken Promises for Bescot Station Accessibility Walsall: Fans are really upset about the situation at Bescot Stadium train station. The MP, Valerie Vaz, is calling out Network Rail for not keeping…
Parents in the West Midlands are eager to learn about the top primary schools for their kids as application deadlines have passed Midlands’ Best Primary Schools for 2025 as Parents Battle for Places Wolverhampton: Parents in the West Midlands are on edge. They’re waiting to see if their kids got into their top-choice primary schools.…
Walsall’s popular arts venue could be relocated as part of new plans to boost the town’s economy and nightlife, but no decisions have been made yet. Walsall Arena and Arts Centre May Move in Exciting Regeneration Plans Walsall: The future of the Walsall Arena and Arts Centre is up in the air. Recently, the regeneration…