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New bunds will help prevent access onto Coppice Farm

Extra defences to stop unauthorised encampments

Saturday, 24 October, 2020

Over the summer, Walsall was subjected to frequent unauthorised encampments by several groups of travellers. Coppice Farm was one of a number of sites across the Walsall borough that saw incursions which prompted concerns from residents and councillors. To help prevent these repeated incursions, soil bunds have now been extended around Coppice Farm. Councillor Adam Hicken said: "We have raced to...

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Willenhall and Darlaston stations are approved

Brand new train stations approved for Willenhall and Darlaston

15th October 2020

The planning committee at Walsall Council gave the green light to applications by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) for the new train stations in...

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Burst water pipes in Essington cause shortages for residents

Water shortages leave residents suffering

1st June 2020

Recent issues with water supplies in Wolverhampton have been caused by a booster failure impacting the pressure and this has now had a knock-on impact over the...

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Owners of empty homes will now pay more council tax

Owners of empty homes to pay more council tax

17th January 2019

Walsall Council has approved a recommendation to quadruple the council tax on empty homes. The changes will mean that from the 1st April 2019, a home unoccupied...

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Eyesore shops could be snapped up by Council

Council could snap up eyesore shops

16th December 2018

A run-down shopping precinct which has caused misery to residents from fly-tipping, anti-social behavior and noise pollution for over a decade, could soon be...

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An extra £6 million has been given by the Government

£6 million increase in Council funding is vital

15th December 2018

A Walsall Councillor has welcomed the £6 million increase in Walsall council funding and praised the Government on “getting it right”. This increase follows...

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Unauthorised encampments have occurred across the borough

Action to tackle illegal traveller encampments

27th March 2018

Eddie Hughes MP has now spoken in a debate on travellers in Parliament, where a number of proposals to amend or introduce new laws were suggested. Statements...

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The chase line electrification will bring faster and more frequent train services

Chase Line is on track

27th March 2018

The Bloxwich Conservative Team have achieved success following their petition to improve services at the Bloxwich train stations. Passengers at both stations...

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Remembrance Parades are under threat in Walsall

Remembrance parades at risk after Labour pull funding

27th March 2018

The viability of Remembrance Parades across the borough has been under threat after the refusal by the Labour Council and Labour’s Police and Crime Commissioner...

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Eddie Hughes MP for Walsall North

9th June 2017

Eddie Hughes is the Member of Parliament for Walsall North. Serving the people of Birchills-Leamore, Blakenall, Bloxwich and Willenhall. It is an honour to have...