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From Wendy Morton MPChristmas Magic on Coniston Road
It was a magical experience seeing the Christmas lights and decorations at Sue and Nicki’s with local Cllr Keir Pedley. This time of year really does bring people together from across all our local...
Knife Angel Comes to Walsall
Over the weekend, I visited the Knife Angel outside the new Art Gallery in Walsall. The Knife Angel is here for a reason – to allow residents from across our Borough to reflect on those who have...
Small Business Saturday 2023
Today is Small Business Saturday - an opportunity to highlight some of the many excellent small businesses we have right here on our doorstep. Small businesses are the backbone of our local...
Streetly Christmas Tree Festival
It is heart warming to see the community come together and celebrate the start of the Christmas season with creativity and enthusiasm. The Christmas Tree Festival organised by All Saints Parish...
Campaign Success banning zombie knives and machetes
In the Summer the Government made the welcome announcement on banning zombie knives, and machetes, and doubling the sentences for supplying a knife to an under-18 year old and for possessing a knife...
The Hawthorns Christmas Fayre
Thank you to the Hawthorns in Aldridge for inviting me to your wonderful Christmas Fair. It was a lovely afternoon and a great way to bring the seasons festivities, residents and the local community...
Aldridge Christmas Market
Aldridge is buzzing with the Christmas spirit this weekend! After calling into the Christmas Tree Festival I went over to the precinct where there was a great festive atmosphere at the Aldridge...
Aldridge Christmas Tree Festival
Wonderful Christmas Tree Festival at Aldridge Methodist Church this weekend. This year I would like to make a special mention to the Arts Club at Cooper And Jordan School for their outstanding work...
Tea in the Parlour with the Mayor of Walsall
A massive thank you to Mayor of Walsall Cllr Chris Towe and Mayoress Louisa Hughes for inviting me to the Mayor's Parlour last week. It was fascinating to learn more about the history of the Mayoral...
A festive weekend as we near the beginning of December
As we near the beginning of December for many it’s time to think about Christmas. Out and about over the weekend it was good to see so many of our churches and communities come together at Christmas...