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Rachel Alexander

Local Democracy Reporter

March 29, 2025

$GV of Walsall Council, Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall Photo used in story of Cllr Shakila Hussain\'s resignation from the Labour party following Keir Starmer and Jonathan Ashworth\'s comments on Bangladeshi migrants Photo taken on 1 July 202$

Senior restructure at Walsall Council for six-figure salaried staff described as ‘complete shambles’

Politics|5 hours ago

March 26, 2025

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Walsall Council’s brown bin collection to remain free of charge for 2025

Environment|Mar 26

March 25, 2025

Walsall Council House on Lichfield Street October 2024
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Investigation launched by labour party as Walsall councillor suspended

Politics|Mar 25

March 24, 2025

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Walsall crematorium reopens with £5k enhancements to reception area

March 23, 2025

$GV of Walsall Council, Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall Photo used in story of Cllr Shakila Hussain\'s resignation from the Labour party following Keir Starmer and Jonathan Ashworth\'s comments on Bangladeshi migrants Photo taken on 1 July 202$

Walsall to benefit from £26m project to reduce fuel poverty and excess winter deaths

Environment|Mar 23

March 22, 2025

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Walsall’s labour leader demands action as ‘gassy egg-like stench’ blights residents

Environment|Mar 22

March 20, 2025

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Calls for more stop and search powers following daylight attack in Walsall

March 12, 2025

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Walsall Council bereavement services to undergo review

Politics|Mar 12

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Plans submitted to convert Willenhall gym into eight-bed HMO

Property|Mar 12

March 10, 2025

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U-turn as council promises to fix crumbling multi-million-pound project bridge in Walsall

March 8, 2025

The Royal Exchange in Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood. PIC: Google Street View

Aldi plans in Walsall given 'green light' creating up to 50 new jobs

February 19, 2025

Park Street, in Walsall.

Launch of public consultation over crime and safety issues in Walsall

February 18, 2025

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Bloxwich digital skills hub on track to open within weeks

Business|Feb 18

Story: Walsall woodland created to celebrate Queen’s Jubilee under threat
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Reedswood Park, Walsall

Walsall Council approves six pledges in order to achieve net zero by 2041

Environment|Feb 18

February 17, 2025

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Story: Unpaid council tax in Walsall at £9.8 million for last financial year

Walsall’s budget approved by cabinet - including a 4.99 percent council tax increase

Politics|Feb 17

February 7, 2025

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Black Country Burger King branch given green light to operate 24 hour opening

February 5, 2025

Major plans for Walsall town centre to be voted on this week

February 3, 2025

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McDonald’s launches appeal over Buffet Island restaurant refusal

February 1, 2025

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Everything you need to know about Walsall’s £2 service helping residents with cost of living

Cost of living|Feb 1

January 31, 2025

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Multi-million-pound project bridge left to ruin less than a decade after completion

Business|Jan 31

January 24, 2025

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Third set of plans to turn Walsall office block into flats refused

Property|Jan 24

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Endless wait for disabled football fans travelling to Walsall's Bescot Stadium by train

Transport|Jan 24

January 23, 2025

THE MALTHOUSE, NEW ROAD, WILLENHALL, WV13 2BG
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Story: Plans withdrawn to convert former town centre Wetherspoons into housing
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Fresh housing plans for former Willenhall town centre Wetherspoons

Property|Jan 23

January 17, 2025

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Plans for derelict Bloxwich pub site expected next month

Property|Jan 17

January 16, 2025

Protesters outside Walsall Council House on Lichfield street against Battery energy storage system on Chapel Lane, Great Barr, November 2024 public inquiry
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‘Appalled and outraged’ – Group’s response to ‘explosive’ Great Barr battery storage facility being approved

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Battery storage system approved on Great Barr green belt despite string of safety concerns

Property|Jan 16

January 14, 2025

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'Over the top’ security at Walsall council meeting on Gaza ceasefire slammed by party leader

Politics|Jan 14

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Calls for bollards after ram-raids at two Willenhall shop days apart

January 13, 2025

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‘Rewilding is another name for mess’ – your views on Walsall Council’s controversial grass cutting strategy

Environment|Jan 13

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Grass cutting on the agenda at Walsall Council amid cost cutting concerns

Environment|Jan 13

January 10, 2025

The Queens Pub, Norton Road, Pelsall

Popular Pelsall pub granted extended hours

Willenhall convenience store granted alcohol licence after one objection

Destroyed buildings stand inside the Gaza Strip,

Eight Walsall councillors to push for immediate ceasefire in Gaza at next council meeting

Politics|Jan 10

January 9, 2025

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Plans to turn 1970s garage into apartments presented to Walsall Council

January 7, 2025

The New Navigation Inn, Old Birchills, Walsall.

Historic Walsall canalside pub could be demolished for apartment block

January 6, 2025

Pargeter Street and Cairns Street, Walsall

U-turn on plans for three EV charge points in Walsall after 72 households sign petition

January 2, 2025

Plans submitted for 12-bed HMO and community hall for arson-hit Willenhall building

Willenhall|Jan 2

January 1, 2025

Darlaston Road Post Office

Walsall Post Office to reopen one year after former postmaster resigned

December 30, 2024

Blue Coat Academy

Walsall school removes lessons from curriculum after student claims it created ‘divide and tension’

Walsall|Dec 30, 2024

December 29, 2024

Land off reservoir place now cleared to make way for £100m SPARK employment and logistics site Walsall

Major projects across Walsall and where they’re up to as 2024 draws to a close

News|Dec 29, 2024

December 28, 2024

Creators of controversial corgi statues paid 'at least' £143,000 by Walsall Council for nine art projects

Walsall|Dec 28, 2024

Brownhill's Ravenscourt pictured in December 2024

I visited derelict shopping precinct where police operation exposed drug den and lewd acts in public toilets

Walsall|Dec 28, 2024

December 27, 2024

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See the top 20 locations making Walsall Council the most money in parking penalty notices during 2024

News|Dec 27, 2024

Ombudsman orders Wolverhampton Council to compensate homeless family who were let down over accommodation

News|Dec 27, 2024

December 26, 2024

Boatman's Rest, High Street, Walsall

Second bid to demolish pub and build apartment block refused

News|Dec 26, 2024

December 25, 2024

Former Sneyd Comprehensive School, Vernon way, to be turned into 73 homes

Government urged to reconsider destroying woodland for new school as nearby school lies empty

News|Dec 25, 2024

December 24, 2024

Structural framework up at new Aldridge supertip Middlemore lane

First signs of life appear at £32m Aldridge super-tip

Walsall|Dec 24, 2024

December 22, 2024

Walsall wheelie bins

When your bins will be collected in Walsall over Christmas

News|Dec 22, 2024

December 19, 2024

Walsall residents who are in receipt of council tax reduction will receive the payment

Walsall residents to get cash to help with cost of food and energy bills ahead of Christmas

News|Dec 19, 2024

Brownhills business owners have approved the demolition of Ravenscourt shopping precinct

Brownhills business owners back plans to redevelop shopping precinct where Aldi is planned

News|Dec 19, 2024