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Walsall mosque revamp gets go-ahead

A dilapidated mosque in Walsall will be expanded and refurbished.

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The Muslim Welfare Society submitted a proposal to revamp the existing place of worship at Bills Street, Darlaston.

Planning bosses have now given the scheme the go-ahead.

The plans include building a new two-storey extension to the main building which will make it more accessible for disabled people as well as creating a dedicated entrance for children.

The flat roof on the mosque will be replaced by a pitched roof.

A new library and resource centre will also be built on the site but this will replace an existing facility.

St Matthews ward councillor Mohammed Arif said: "The building is not in the best condition these days and this application is needed."

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