UPDATE ON THE COVID-19 VARIANT IN WS2 Tuesday, 2 February, 2021 Today I was told: If you live or work in the WS2 area and have transport, you can get a test at Walsall College or Forest Arts Centre. They are drive-thru centres open seven days a week between 9am and 3pm - no appointment is needed. Walsall Council is working with businesses to ensure that those who work in WS2 during the day can visit the testing centres. If you have symptoms, you will need to... Local News
Vaccine news in Walsall. 29th January 2021 Vaccine news in Walsall. This morning (Friday) I was told: All care home residents in Walsall have now had their first vaccine jab. Staff at Walsall Healthcare... Local News
Business Grant Support 15th January 2021 The latest grant relief to assist businesses is now available in Bloxwich, Willenhall and Walsall North. Make sure you aren’t missing out! A range of businesses... Local News
Financial Support during Lockdown 5th January 2021 Today Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced £4.6 billion in lockdown grants to help businesses get through the months ahead and to help sustain jobs. Retail... Local News
National Lockdown 4th January 2021 The Prime Minister has just announced a further national lockdown for England which will last for at least six weeks. Clearly not the start to the new year we... Local News
Covid Vaccine 2nd December 2020 I understand the expectation is that the first vaccine doses will arrive in Walsall in approximately 10 days time. Manor Hospital will be used as a storage... Local News
Walsall Tier 3 26th November 2020 I appreciate many residents across Willenhall, Bloxwich and Walsall North will be extremely disappointed we are in Tier 3, but we must all work together across... Local News
Furlough Scheme Extended 5th November 2020 Furlough Scheme Extended: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that he will extend the furlough scheme across the UK until the end of March 2021. He will also... Local News
Halloween Competition Winner 3rd November 2020 Congratulations to our winner Niamh from Bloxwich, and runners up: Austin from Leamore, Hollie from Willenhall, and Sharanpreet from Birchills for their spooky... Local News
Preparing for Remembrance Day 2nd November 2020 As we prepare for a very different Remembrance Sunday this year it was great to meet James at Willenhall Memorial Park Cenotaph. He volunteers his time to keep... Local News
