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Information about electric vehicle charging points in Walsall can be found on the Council’s website using the link below:
I have written to the Foreign Secretary to ask what criteria was used to determine Pakistan’s “red list” status and the timeframe when this will be reviewed. You can read my letter below:
It was in shock and sadness that we met to remember the life of Harbans Singh Sarohi, not just for us but for his beloved wife Mangit; His wonderful daughters Shivender, Harvinder and Virinder, his sons in law Parmajit Balvinder and Paul and his beloved and adored grandchildren:
On Friday 30 July 2021 I organised a meeting between residents of Darlaston Road and representatives from HBD, the developers who will deliver the Phoenix 10 development scheme at the former IMI / James Bridge Copper Works between junctions 9 and 10 of the M6. The meeting was also attended by a representative from Walsall Council,
I am saddened at the passing of Cllr Harbans Sarohi who passed away on Saturday 24 July 2021. Harbans was a good friend and a dedicated councillor for Pleck ward. Harbans became a councillor in 2000 and throughout my time as the Member of Parliament for Walsall South, Harbans campaigned side by side. He valued
I signed Early Day Motion (EDM) #314 following the announcement of plans to reduce the number of staff working in the BBC Regional Political Unit based at Millbank by over a third.
“I asked the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government to “call-in” the application for a Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Transit Site at Narrow Lane before Walsall Council’s Planning Committee approved it at their meeting on Thursday 15 July 2021. This application will seriously undermine the Government’s national policy commitments, as well as
It was a very sad day at Sandwell Crematorium on the 19 July 2021. A service was held to remember the life of George Makin, a local journalist. George was steeped in journalism in Walsall and also had other interest such as in politics and photography. It was very sad to hear of his passing