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Rachel Alexander

Local Democracy Reporter

April 12, 2025

Walsall Council shares two tips open for Birmingham residents amid bin strikes

Environment|13 hours ago

April 11, 2025

Work to start next month on £5million transformation of Bloxwich green spaces

Environment|Apr 11

April 10, 2025

Housing plans for two former pub sites in Bloxwich updated

Property|Apr 10

April 9, 2025

First meeting to discuss future of Walsall Leather Museum happening ‘imminently’

‘Modest’ request for transparency around SEN academy plans rejected by council

Education|Apr 9

April 8, 2025

Walsall Council pays out £6k to family after child misses year of school

Education|Apr 8

April 7, 2025

Protesters return to Walsall tonight over SEND school academy plans

Education|Apr 7

April 4, 2025

Bloxwich park remains closed after six months with no reopening date in sight ahead of school holidays

Environment|Apr 4

April 3, 2025

Willenhall regeneration moves a step closer as council secures second property using CPO powers

April 2, 2025

Walsall Council denies rumours of new chief executive role for officer who received £102k exit package at previous job

March 29, 2025

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

Politics|Mar 29

March 26, 2025

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

Environment|Mar 26

March 25, 2025

Investigation launched by labour party as Walsall councillor suspended

Politics|Mar 25

March 24, 2025

Walsall crematorium reopens with £5k enhancements to reception area

March 23, 2025

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

Environment|Mar 23

March 22, 2025

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

Environment|Mar 22

March 20, 2025

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

March 12, 2025

Walsall Council bereavement services to undergo review

Politics|Mar 12

Plans submitted to convert Willenhall gym into eight-bed HMO

Property|Mar 12

March 10, 2025

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

March 8, 2025

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

February 19, 2025

Launch of public consultation over crime and safety issues in Walsall

February 18, 2025

Bloxwich digital skills hub on track to open within weeks

Business|Feb 18

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

Environment|Feb 18

February 17, 2025

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

Politics|Feb 17

February 7, 2025

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

McDonald’s launches appeal over Buffet Island restaurant refusal

February 1, 2025

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

Cost of living|Feb 1

January 31, 2025

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

Business|Jan 31

January 24, 2025

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

Property|Jan 24

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

Transport|Jan 24

January 23, 2025

Fresh housing plans for former Willenhall town centre Wetherspoons

Property|Jan 23

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