Full Cost of Walsall’s Controversial Battery Storage Project Fight Revealed Wednesday, March 18, 2026 walsall battery storage greenbelt anesco legal costs appeal council planning Walsall Council has disclosed that taxpayers have spent £81,555.22 in total defending their opposition to a contentious Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposed on green belt land in Great Barr. The dispute began in 2021 … Read More
Flats Plan for Historic Walsall Hospital Building Thursday, March 12, 2026 walsall historic hospital flats conservation heritage adaptivereuse development realestate workhouse A historic building at Walsall Manor Hospital is set to be transformed into 14 modern one-bedroom flats under new development plans. The former Governors House, a Grade II Listed structure with deep roots dating back to 1899, … Read More
‘They don’t care about us,’ say Walsall residents opposing new school at Reedswood Park Wednesday, March 11, 2026 walsall education reedswoodpark school residents environment safety departmentforeducation council community Three sisters living next to the proposed site for a new £50 million free school in Walsall have voiced their frustration, accusing decision-makers of neglecting local residents. Julie Petty and Jayne Cooney, both 65, along … Read More
Midlands Hospital to Install Nearly 900 Solar Panels in £724,800 Green Energy Project Friday, March 6, 2026 solar nhs sustainability decarbonisation walsall hospital netzero energy environment green Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is set to embark on a major sustainability project by installing 877 solar panels across 23 rooftop sections at Walsall Manor Hospital on Moat Road. The initiative, valued at £724,800, supports … Read More
Walsall Families in One-Bed Flats May Pay More Council Tax Than Single Occupants in London Thursday, March 5, 2026 walsall counciltax budget cuts arrears deprivation services councillors inflation funding A Walsall councillor has issued a stark warning to residents to prepare for significant service cuts and further council tax increases in the coming years. Councillor Pete Smith, representing Blakenall ward, highlighted a … Read More
Walsall Council Housing Scheme Revived with Demolition and £1 Million Funding Saturday, February 28, 2026 walsall housing socialhousing councilhomes affordablehousing westmidlands construction lovellpartnerships whg demolition A stalled council housing project in Walsall is set to move forward after a £1 million funding boost from West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker. The scheme, located on the former scrap yard site at Hollyhedge Lane, had been … Read More