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Man found dead near Pelsall North Common

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Police are investigating after the body of a man was found near the Wyrley/Essington canal in Pelsall on Bank Holiday Monday. A spokesman for West Midlands Police said a passer-by alerted officers after finding the man, close to North Common, … Continue reading →

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Pelsall Canal Festival is back!

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New signs to encourage drivers to use car park

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

New signage is to be introduced at the car park that is located alongside the new Pelsall Village Centre following confusion over its status. Coun Garry Perry said some people believe the car park is private, which means that drivers … Continue reading →

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Radio scheme declared a ‘massive success’

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

A radio scheme that was introduced to help reduce shoplifting in stores and businesses, and anti-social behaviour, has been declared a “massive success” by Walsall Council and police. The Pelsall Village Radio Scheme, which was launched in November last year by Pelsall/Rushall/Shelfield … Continue reading →

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Parking outside new Village Centre to be reviewed

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Walsall Council is looking to resolve parking problems outside the new £4.5 million Village Centre after complaints about motorists’ views being blocked. Concern has been raised about the double yellow lines falling short around the High Street junction that leads … Continue reading →

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Traffic light problem that led to delays ‘solved’

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Motorists caught up in lengthy delays today have been assured that the problems have been dealt with. Traffic built up on Wolverhampton Road in Pelsall this morning after temporary traffic lights on Livingstone Road in Bloxwich failed. Drivers complained of huge delays … Continue reading →

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Pelsall Village Centre gets off to flying start

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

More than 850 people went through the doors when Pelsall Village Centre opened for its first day. Sue Grainger, head of Libraries, Heritage and Arts, said a total of 867 people visited the new facility, which houses the library, children’s … Continue reading →

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Question over future of Pelsall’s public toilets

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

The public toilets in Pelsall village could remain open “for the foreseeable future” despite approval to close them as part of Walsall Council’s budget proposals. Coun Garry Perry said although the closure of public toilets across the borough would save … Continue reading →

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Search is on for Pelsall Carnival Queen

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Pelsall Carnival Committee is on the look-out for the 2013 Carnival Queen and Princess. The competition to find the new queen and attendants takes place at the Pelsall Community Centre on Sunday, April 28, from 1.15pm, and winners will be … Continue reading →

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Pelsall Villa Colts’ committee’s Gambia charity trip

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Members of Pelsall Villa Colts are travelling to Gambia this week to distribute £2,000 worth of kit, equipment and money to a football team. Seven committee members will be flying out on Tuesday (March 12) for a week to donate … Continue reading →

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