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Rachel Alexander

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January 17, 2025

Plans for derelict Bloxwich pub site expected next month

Property|Jan 17

January 16, 2025

‘Appalled and outraged’ – Group’s response to ‘explosive’ Great Barr battery storage facility being approved

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

Property|Jan 16

January 14, 2025

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

Politics|Jan 14

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

January 13, 2025

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

Environment|Jan 13

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

Environment|Jan 13

January 10, 2025

Popular Pelsall pub granted extended hours

Willenhall convenience store granted alcohol licence after one objection

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

Politics|Jan 10

January 9, 2025

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

January 7, 2025

Historic Walsall canalside pub could be demolished for apartment block

January 6, 2025

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

Walsall Post Office to reopen one year after former postmaster resigned

December 30, 2024

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

Walsall|Dec 30, 2024

December 29, 2024

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

News|Dec 29, 2024

December 28, 2024

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

Walsall|Dec 28, 2024

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

Walsall|Dec 28, 2024

December 27, 2024

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

Second bid to demolish pub and build apartment block refused

News|Dec 26, 2024

December 25, 2024

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

News|Dec 25, 2024

December 24, 2024

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

Walsall|Dec 24, 2024

December 22, 2024

When your bins will be collected in Walsall over Christmas

News|Dec 22, 2024

December 19, 2024

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

News|Dec 19, 2024

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

News|Dec 19, 2024

December 13, 2024

Ambitious plans hope to make Walsall UK’s ‘healthiest town centre’

News|Dec 13, 2024

December 12, 2024

Walsall nightclub handed suspension notice after dad killed outside

News|Dec 12, 2024

December 11, 2024

Victorian house in Walsall set to be converted into six-bed HMO

News|Dec 11, 2024

December 7, 2024

Former Walsall hospital clinic to be demolished to make way for more parking

News|Dec 7, 2024

December 4, 2024

Wolverhampton City council ordered to pay £600 to mum after 18-month wait for special education plan

News|Dec 4, 2024

Willenhall supermarket rejected despite backing from 251 members of nearby gurdwara

News|Dec 4, 2024

Third set of plans submitted to convert Walsall offices into 20 flats

News|Dec 4, 2024

November 29, 2024

‘We don’t need EV charge points we need safer streets’ – Walsall community group leader says initiative will add to existing problems

News|Nov 29, 2024

November 27, 2024

Council leader’s plea to men as part of gender based violence campaign

News|Nov 27, 2024

Petition launched to revive Willenhall market

News|Nov 27, 2024

Historic Town Hall could become formal events venue

News|Nov 27, 2024

November 25, 2024

Plans for Willenhall railway station could hit the buffers over ‘pop-up’ building near platform

News|Nov 25, 2024

November 24, 2024

Willenhall’s regeneration moves a step closer with Compulsory Purchase Order

News|Nov 24, 2024

Relaunch of Walsall community hub is celebrated

News|Nov 24, 2024

November 22, 2024

Notice served on Walsall property described as the borough's ‘biggest pile of dumped waste’

Walsall|Nov 22, 2024

November 21, 2024

Walsall council leader claims organised begging is taking place

News|Nov 21, 2024

November 20, 2024

Public inquiry into ‘bomb’ battery storage system project in Great Barr draws to a close

News|Nov 20, 2024

November 19, 2024

Dip in birthrates during pandemic sees school enrolment numbers drop in Walsall

News|Nov 19, 2024

Prospect of real-life appearance from Police and Crime Commissioner met with laughter from Walsall councillors

News|Nov 19, 2024

November 13, 2024

Plans submitted for 19 flats in vacant Willenhall police station

News|Nov 13, 2024

Decision on major Willenhall regeneration plan deferred over highways and contamination concerns

News|Nov 13, 2024

Walsall Council recruits for three senior bosses earning up to £104k each

News|Nov 13, 2024

November 12, 2024

Walsall Council criticised as two cenotaphs left with ‘moss and last year’s wreaths’ ahead of Remembrance Sunday

News|Nov 12, 2024