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Third protest arranged over Walsall community alarm cuts

A third protest has been arranged against a decision to cut funds for a community alarm service in Walsall.

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The protest held earlier this month

Protestors will make their voices heard before a Walsall Council cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

The proposal to axe funding for the £1.29m service came about as the cash-strapped authority looks to balance the books due to budget pressures.

But the decision sparked a storm of protest from users, their families and opposition councillors.

A protest was held in October, again on January 8 and are planning to stress their concerns on Wednesday from 4pm - even though the issue is not on that meeting's agenda.