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Fall in number of Walsall road accident victims

Walsall Council has announced that the number of people killed and seriously injured on the borough’s roads has fallen to its lowest point in the last decade.

Crews work to clear Walsall waste collection backlog

Additional refuse crews are out in Walsall today to clear the backlog of waste which built up during the extreme cold snap at the start of the week.

Help for Walsall home owners facing repossession

Home owners facing the possibility of repossession will soon be able to take up a lifeline being offered through Walsall Council.

Palfrey Infants School closure

Parents and carers are being advised that Palfrey Infants School will be affected by a partial closure tomorrow (Wednesday January 7) due to heating problems.

Walsall park visitors to go on record

Visitors to popular Walsall parks will be recorded from now on after people counters were installed at two of the borough’s premier sites.

Fantastic response to borough business needs survey

Regeneration chiefs at Walsall Council today thanked 629 borough businesses for taking the time to fill in an important survey.

Joy as road landmark reached

Delighted Walsall Council engineers are celebrating after they clocked up another milestone.

Forest School initiative to take root in Walsall

An innovative Forest School is to take root in Walsall after the council’s countryside services team was successful in its bid to bring the scheme to the borough.

Smart thinking to save gas cash

Walsall Council's gas bill could be cheaper to help save taxpayers thousands of pounds.

Walsall’s College of Continuing Education Principal retires

Walsall’s College of Continuing Education’s principal, Terry Bell is retiring this month after more than twenty years at the helm.

Christmas Events at the Leather Museum

There will be plenty of Christmas cheer at the Leather Museum, this Saturday, 13 December when the shop will be offering a 15% discount on all leathergoods (except photo frames and greetings cards that are already discounted).

Come and Question Your Service Providers

Safer Walsall Partnership is inviting the communities of Bloxwich and Blakenall to an event where they can directly ask chief officers from the partnership board any questions they have about community safety, crime or anti social behaviour.

Disinfestation information

Walsall Council Disinfestation Service recently went into partnership with the Councils Call Centre and First Stop shop in order to improve access to its services.

Festive delights at Walsall Town Hall

Christmas cheer will be in plentiful supply at Walsall Town Hall where a host of seasonal shows await audiences.

greenSTAT

Visitors to Walsall’s parks and greenspaces can now let the Council know their views thanks to the launch of greenSTAT – an online user survey.

Join the Mayor of Walsall for a festive fundraiser

A festive coffee morning to help boost funds for two worthy borough causes is being hosted by the Mayor and Mayoress of Walsall.

Thousands flock to Pelsall Victorian Christmas event

More than 5,000 people savoured the delights of a Pelsall Victorian Christmas at the weekend – with organisers declaring the event the best ever.

Celebrate the Traditions of Christmas at Walsall Museum

Living history experts Quintains and Coronals are making a special visit to Walsall Museum on Saturday 13 December to help visitors learn about the traditions of Christmas in times past.

Arboretum lottery application latest

At least five types of bat use Walsall Arboretum according to a specialist survey which has been carried out as work progresses on a lottery application which will lead to an almost £8 million restoration programme.

Ring road set for landmarks for Christmas

Delighted Walsall Council engineers are set to record a magnificent seven key landmarks in the run-up to Christmas.

World-class Walsall centre secures cash boost

A world-class centre boasting a gym, sports hall, community and canalside facilities has moved a step closer after the Department for Children, Schools and Families ministers announced Walsall Council’s bid for over one million pounds has been successful.

Seasonal treat in store in Walsall

Credit crunch blues will disappear in a barrel of laughs when Walsall Council stages its annual pantomime later this month.

New facilities at well-loved Walsall beauty spot

Visitors to iconic Walsall nature reserve Barr Beacon can now enjoy new picnic facilities thanks to grant funding.

By election result (Birchills/Leamore)

Conservative candidate Kamran Aftab has won the Birchills-Leamore by-election held last night at Walsall Town Hall with 764 votes.

People's millions

Family Guidance and Community Welfare based in Aldridge is one of eight West Midlands community projects in the running to win a £50,000 Big Lottery Fund award in the People’s Millions contest.

Maps of Walsall explored in history talk

If you’ve ever been interested in researching your family history or finding out more about the history of the borough, a talk at Walsall Museum may be of interest to you.

Diwali 2008 at the New Art Gallery

Saturday 22 November2008, 11am-4pm free event.

Walsall Council’s commitment to future service provision

Walsall Council has carried out its annual review into its burial, cremation and registration services to ensure the future needs of borough people are well met and facilities are improved.

Log on to a greener New Year

Residents in Walsall can now log on to a new area of the council website to find details of how their waste and recycling arrangements will change next year.

Alumwell Junior school closed

Parents are being advised that Alumwell Junior School in Primley Avenue, Walsall is closed today (Wednesday 19 November) as a result of a burst water main.

A4148 Red Route – Broadway Phase Two

Walsall Council is proposing to implement Red Routes within the Borough as part of the West Midlands Local Transport Plan.

Public Consultation - A34 Birmingham Road Park and Ride

As part of the Bus Showcase scheme on the Route 51, there is a proposal to introduce a new 300-space park and ride facility at the Aston University Sports Grounds, just off Birmingham Road on the A34.

The Changing Face of Walsall

A new permanent gallery, celebrating the history of Walsall and charting its development is set to be unveiled at Walsall Museum this month.

Teens reading group at Central Library

Teens across Walsall are being invited to come along to a teenage reading group at Central Library.

Walsall Council nets top award for life saving road software

Walsall Council has come out on top at a national local government and emergency services conference, hosted by the Ordnance Survey agency.

£100 million cash boost for Walsall primary schools

More than £100million has been allocated to Walsall primary schools to fund ambitious improvements over the next decade, the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) announced today.

Permanent homes sought for children in Walsall

Walsall Council is encouraging people to find out more about adoption during National Adoption Week which runs from 10 November 2008 to 16 November 2008.

Borough businesses make their views count

More than 600 businesses have put pen to paper to tell Walsall Council’s regeneration chiefs about the issues affecting them.

A magical Walsall Christmas lined up

Visitors to Walsall are sure to have a wonderful Christmas time as they enjoy a host of seasonal treats at district centres all over the borough.

Winter garden waste collections for Walsall residents

Walsall Council will continue to run its garden waste collection service throughout the winter months for residents, it has announced.

Walsall Council’s third Support Into Jobs event

Homeserve and the Midcounties Co-op will be among firms promoting job opportunities available to budding borough employees at a Walsall Council event this week.

Woodland skills session

Residents are being invited to learn woodland management skills courtesy of Walsall Council’s countryside services.

Legal threat puts market move on hold

Plans to move Walsall market to a temporary home have been put on hold.

Competition winners grab a bike

Christmas came early for two Walsall people this week who each claimed a new mountain bike worth £250 after entering the Travel to Work Differently competition.

Christmas parking present for Walsall shoppers

Walsall Council is giving shoppers some Christmas credit crunch relief - eight days of free car parking over the festive season.

Costume Talk Opulence to Utility 1900-1950

A fascinating talk exploring the history of costume during the high Victorian period will take place at Walsall Museum on Thursday 6 November at 2pm.

Illuminations visitors to get say on Arboretum development plans

Visitors to Walsall Illuminations this weekend will not only be able to enjoy the popular lights show but also have their say on the future of Walsall Arboretum.

Invitation to bring in your photographs

Re-expoasia Realities of Presence, Remains of Memory at the The New Art Gallery Walsall 23 January – 1 Feb 2009.

Home of Metal at The New Art Gallery

Fans of Judas Priest, Napalm Death, Godflesh, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin We Need You.

Mayor of Walsall announces Grand Draw to boost charities

A Grand Draw with the top prize of a £100 voucher is being held to boost funds for the Mayor of Walsall’s chosen charities.

Tickets still available for Walsall children’s classic

Sixty young actors and singers are putting the finishing touches to their performance of Annie junior which is being staged in Walsall later this week.

Safety first is the message from Walsall Council’s transport chief

Speed cameras will not be “ripped out and thrown away” without full consideration being given to alternatives, Walsall Council’s transport chief pledged today.

Thousands enjoy Bloxwich bonfire

Thousands flocked to the first of three Walsall Council-organised bonfires at the weekend to enjoy a dazzling display of fireworks.

Groups’ delight at former Walsall Mayor’s windfall

More than £5,000 has been handed over to borough groups thanks to the money raised through the former Mayor of Walsall’s charity appeals.

Birmingham Chamber Orchestra treat for Walsall audiences

Walsall Town Hall will be alive with classical sounds when Birmingham Chamber Orchestra takes the stage this weekend.

Public Consultation - Route 404 – Weston Street/West Bromwich Road

As part of the Bus Showcase scheme, improvements are proposed along Weston Street and West Bromwich Road.

Go-ahead for £400 million Walsall Gigaport

Regeneration leaders have hailed the go-ahead for the £400 million Walsall Gigaport as a major milestone in revolutionising the Black Country town’s economy and equipping it for the 21st century.

Half-term creative workshops for children at Walsall Museum

There’ll be fun and excitement for children at Walsall Museum during half term week.

Local Access Forum needs new members

The Public Rights of Way Team is looking for members from different interested groups, but in particular people who can represent cyclists, the needs of the disabled, and land managers regarding access to the rights of way network.

Miner lights up Brownhills

An iconic landmark statue has been lit up as part of a scheme by Walsall Council.

Important information about the Planning portal

We have been informed that there is scheduled maintenance taking place on the Planning Portal starting 20:00 on Friday 24 October 2008 and running through until 16:00 Saturday 25 October 2008.

Website upgrade

The work being carried out on our websites are now complete.

Attracting talented staff to Walsall Council

Online talent pools could be set up by Walsall Council following the success of a micro website which helped the authority tackle a shortage of social workers.

Are you a lights and football winner

Congratulations to our four lucky winners in our Walsall FC / Walsall lluminations competition.

Mayor of Walsall’s Civic Awards launched

An awards ceremony which puts the spotlight on people who make a real difference in their communities has been announced by the Mayor of Walsall.

Ring road leaflet drive launched as progress on track

A major drive is set to be launched to keep people in the picture over progress on a £17 million road scheme.

Brownhills Miner in the spotlight

A £30,000 scheme has been drawn-up to light up an iconic Walsall landmark.

Continental Market at Aldridge Shopping Centre 31 October- 02 November

Sample the delights of the continent as Aldridge hosts its first ever Continental Market.

Demand issued to scrap ‘suggestive’ pub campaign

A pub marketing campaign aimed at students which features ‘spank bats’ with suggestive comments has been criticised by Walsall Council trading standards officers.

Young voices help sport and leisure plans in Walsall

Children and young people from Walsall took part in discussions with council staff earlier this week to help the authority develop its plans for sports and leisure facilities in the borough.

Reassurance from Walsall Council finance chiefs

Walsall Council’s finance chiefs have moved to reassure residents and tax payers that the authority does not have investments in any of the Icelandic banks taken over by the Icelandic Government.

Walsall beauty spot volunteers sought

An appeal is being made for willing volunteers to help clear overgrown pathways at a Walsall nature reserve.

Illuminations: Hatrick of children’s stars

An eight foot high robot is just part of a trio of special attractions lining up to make Walsall Illuminations even more dazzling.

Walsall Announces an 'All Star Christmas Line Up'

Walsall Town Centre Management is proud to announce its all star line up for the Town Centre Christmas Lights Switch-On, on November 27 – a free event for all the family.

Civic reception set for Paralympic golden girl Eleanor

Walsall-born golden girl Eleanor Simmonds will be treated like a VIP when the borough’s Mayor hosts a civic reception to mark her triumph in the Paralympic Games.

Landmark celebrated at Joseph Leckie

Delighted education chiefs are celebrating the start of a £6 million project to transform a Walsall school.

Illuminations: Angelina, Peppa Pig and Pirates

Shiver me timbers! It’s time for the pirates of the Arboretum as the Walsall Illuminations get set for sea faring shenanigans.

Walsall Libraries Black History Month Special 2008 Celebrations

Walsall Libraries will be celebrating Black History Month again at Walsall Central Library, Lichfield Street, Walsall, on the 16th October starting at 5.

Chasing Fate at Birmingham Hippodrome

‘Chasing Fate’ is a new piece of musical theatre created for and by a group of 70 exceptional young people from across Walsall and the Black Country who have worked for the past two years with a team of experts from London’s West End, television and New York’s Broadway.