It’s National Postal Workers Day and I want to thank all postal workers who collect, sort and deliver letters, parcels and packets to 29 million addresses, 6 days a week. Particularly with all they are doing during this crisis. 
Thank you all..! 
#PostalWorkersDay

Stan Ball Centre are doing amazing work with Walsall Council, supported by whg drivers, to deliver essential supplies to people who need them most during the pandemic.

It's good to see that garden waste collection will start on a revised schedule from 11th May. I'll keep urging the Council to re-open the tips so we don't have to suffer increased fly-tipping.

If you are acutely unwell then please go to the hospital.

On Friday I spoke to Richard Beeken, the Chief Exec of Manor Hospital, and he told me that there has been a 50% reduction in people attending A&E.

The government and NHS have updated the advice on COVID19.

If you have: a new continuous cough OR high temperature you should stay at home for 7 days.

Read the guidance now:

▶ NHS.uk/coronavirus

Planning applications have now been submitted to Walsall Council to build the brand new Willenhall train station. This is exciting news as we move a step closer to opening a station in Willenhall for the first time since 1965. 

I’m delighted that the former Caparo site will now provide local homes and jobs for the people of Walsall North.
The old steelworkers site in Birchills is set to see 252 new homes built to meet future demand. 

I’m delighted that the Government are investing the largest funding boost in a decade in our schools. Our children deserve the best education in Bloxwich, Willenhall and Walsall North.

Have your say on Walsall's Housing Strategy. Walsall Council are consulting you on their draft Housing Strategy for the next five years.

Eddie Hughes has been re-elected as the MP for Walsall North. Eddie said, "I'm honoured and humbled to be re-elected as the MP for Walsall North. Thank you to everyone for your support.