Bringing Communities Together
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
At a special meeting of Walsall’s full council last night, Ian Shires, who served as a Walsall councillor from 1979 to 2021, was made an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Walsall. Ian was elected to represent the Willenhall North ward in May 1979, a ward he represented continuously until […]
Walsall is preparing to put on a show to entertain visitors to the Women’s Tour on the 5 October. The international cycling event will attract a worldwide TV audience as well as spectators from across the region. The borough is hosting Stage 2 of the race with the start in […]
Motorists are being encouraged to check their vehicles before setting off this August Bank Holiday. Only one in six drivers remembered to check their tyres before setting off on a long journey, according to research commissioned by National Highways (formely Highways England). Yet one in five motorway breakdowns are caused by worn or incorrectly […]
Following huge media interest in this year’s Asian Catering Federation awards, it has been announced that TV news anchor Samantha Simmonds will host three of its prestigious award ceremonies this year. Samantha will host both the Asian Restaurant Awards events – in Manchester on 31st August and in Edinburgh on […]
