Christmas and New Year waste arrangements for residents and businesses have been announced, with households experiencing no disruption to their usual collection days during the festive period. Bin collection schedules have been arranged this year to enable continuity for recycling and rubbish collections. Residents are reminded to put their bins […]
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GEM WARNS MOTORISTS AS SNOW THREATENS TO DISRUPT CHRISTMAS TRAVEL PLANS
ROAD SAFETY AND breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging motorists to take extra care, with plunging temperatures and heavy snow predicted for many parts of the country over the coming Christmas weekend. Some areas are predicted to experience more than a foot (30cm) of snow from the evening of […]
NHS CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN
In the lead up to the festive period, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign shines a light on the incredible life-saving work of South Asian frontline workers Christmas is an exciting time of year but as the weather gets colder, more and more people are admitted to hospital between now […]
Walsall successfully awarded £5 million grant for Sustainable Warmth project
The council has been awarded a total of £5,325,012.42 following a bid in a national government Sustainable Warmth competition. The Sustainable Warmth Competition is investing over £430 million across 57 projects and will help local authorities to upgrade energy inefficient homes and low-carbon heating of low-income households in England. Low-income […]
HEALTHY HEART TIPS: MINDFUL EATING
Mindful eating is an approach to food where you pay full attention to eating. Research has shown that eating mindfully can improve digestion, help regulate appetite and helps us enjoy our food much more. Here we share some simple ways to incorporate mindful eating into your daily routine: Preparing your […]
Cabinet to consider the findings from the recent consultation on meaningful day activities and opportunities
When Cabinet meets on Wednesday 15 December it will consider the findings from the recent consultation to help inform and improve the delivery and engagement of meaningful day activities and opportunities for people in Walsall. For people with a range of needs such as older people, people with dementia, people […]
ELECTRIC BIKES AVAILABLE TO HIRE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BIRMINGHAM
From 8 December 2021, electric bikes may be hired from any of Birmingham’s 85 docking stations situated in the most popular areas. Ebike hire is part of the Birmingham Transport Plan to lower pollution and increase health by encouraging more people to cycle or walk short journeys rather than take a car. […]
HOW BIRMINGHAM WILL BE BOLD THROUGH ITS COMMONWEALTH GAMES LEGACY
HOW BIRMINGHAM WILL BE BOLD THROUGH ITS COMMONWEALTH GAMES LEGACY A document detailing how Birmingham City Council plans to maximise the Proud Host City status for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been published. Delivering a Bold Legacy for… by Asian World2021-12-01 A document detailing how Birmingham City Council plans to […]
WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE DIGITAL INCLUSION
Working with local communities the city council has launched the Birmingham Digital Inclusion Strategy. It is aimed at ensuring that all our citizens can better use the opportunities that online digital services can bring to support greater equality and fairness across the city. During the pandemic many people have had […]
Raising awareness on Carers Rights Day – 25 November 2021
Carers Rights Day is an annual awareness day that recognises the vital contribution of the UK’s unpaid carers. This year’s Carers Rights Day campaign will focus on raising awareness of the rights that unpaid carers have. The pandemic has had a massive impact on the lives of carers, affecting access […]