Four roads in Oldbury will be temporarily closed overnight for resurfacing this month. Churchbridge, Park Street, Park Lane and Seven Stars Road will have restrictions in place from September 6 until 17 between 10pm and 6am. Park Street will be closed from its junction with Churchbridge to its junction with Park Lane. Park Lane will be closed from its junction...

In 2006 when i first became Bristnall Councillor I started a campaign to bring Christmas lights to the Queenshead shopping area.  This campaign was successful and in 2009 the community came out to support the first ever christmas light switch on performed by myself and the Mayor of Sandwell. It was a very proud moment for myself as local Councillor and the...

The Coalition Government’s Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has confirmed that he intends to scrap the 24 hour adviceline NHS Direct. Prime Minister David Cameron has said that any petition reaching 100,000 signatures would guarantee a Commons debate on the matter. So we call on the Coalition to think again and Save NHS Direct for the good of the nation. We...

I spent a lovely morning in the company of the members and visitors of Kings Community Church on George Road, Oldbury. I was invited to attend the Summer Garden Party and to cut the ribbon on the newly designed gardens and pathways that had been created by the local volunteer gardeners. The Centre which offers a wide range of activities for all the family...