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Bloxwich News August 2006
Council starts facelift for Walsall parks
Walsall Council is making the borough’s parks more attractive and welcoming for visitors with a £35,000 facelift – following suggestions for improvement from residents who use the open spaces.
The project will enhance entrances to Walsall Arboretum, Holland Park, Blackwood Park, King George V Playing Fields, Leamore Park, Reedswood Park, Willenhall Memorial Park, George Rose Park, Pleck Park and Palfrey Park.
Workers will repair fencing, gates, walls and buildings as well as painting fences, improving signage and removing graffiti.
Horticultural works will also be undertaken where necessary to improve visibility into and around park entrances.
Councillor Louise Harrison, cabinet member for leisure, said: “Walsall Council is proud of the improvements we are making to our green spaces and we want Walsall people to be take pride in them too.
“The aim of the work is to ensure Walsall’s green space sites are welcoming and attractive to visitors. We have been listening to what the public want. This will help make the parks more attractive to local people and visitors to the area alike”.
To complement the works currently being carried out, several sites will also receive new signage. The work is due to be carried out during September.
The council’s Greenspace Services team has been working with colleagues and partners across the borough to ensure citizens really have leisure spaces to be proud of.
Staff are also clearing pathways at countryside sites to improve accessibility and encourage greater visitor numbers. Across the borough the council is cracking down on fly tipping in green spaces, whilst encouraging dog owners to clean up after their pets.
Source: Walsall Council - 11 Aug 06
Countdown to Bloxwich Carnival
Bloxwich Carnival is nearly here again and this year it boasts new attractions for all the family – including world famous stunt man James Dylan. The carnival will be held this Saturday, 5 August, at King George V Park, a float procession will start from 1pm by the fountain in the town centre and the new queen Kirsty Rolston will be crowned at 12.45pm.
Stunt man James Dylan, stunt trainer for Euro Disney, will be doing a display with motorbikes. James was the first person to land on a moving motorbike from a parachute and has performed all over the world. There will also be a dog show, a display by Walsall Coronetts, donkey rides, Pat Collins fun fair and refreshments. Entry is £1. The carnival queen will be joined by princess Natalie Stanley, aged 12, and rosebud Mia Ford, aged five, on the day.
John Millard, district parks development manager, said: "Saturday will be a great day out for all the family. The stunt display will be magnificent and something new and exciting for Bloxwich. Come and join the fun and have a fantastic day out." For more details telephone John Millard on 07736 388409.
Source: Walsall Council - 3 Aug 06
Bloxwich News - External Story Links
March 2007
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2006
'Red route' town plans (10 August 2006)
Thousands flock to join in Carnival fun (10 August 2006)
Ex-servicemen's venue to close (9 August 2006)
Thousands get into the Carnival spirit (7 August 2006)
Great chance to try out Rugby Union (3 August 2006)
England chance for CJ (3 August 2006)
Tourists Triumphant (3 August 2006)
Top backing for Blakenall (3 August 2006)
It's countdown to Carnival! (3 August 2006)
No jail for man who 'Went berserk' in pub (3 August 2006)
Young Saddlers provide good entertainment at Khalsa (3 August 2006)
Scan you believe it (3 August 2006)
Computer boost for kids (3 August 2006)
Cancer funds boosted by club social evening (2 August 2006)
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