Dr Paul Collins spoke about the tank ‘Julian’ visiting Brierley Hill in 1918 during his recent talk to the Civic Society. A bit of online research resulted in this splendid footage from Pathé films. The first shot is of the tank at the junction of Church Street and Church Hill, next to St Michael’s Church.
Residents demonstrate before council meeting. Planning committee hears the pros and cons of development proposals. Proposal turned down by councillors.
This week’s release of employment data makes grim reading for Brierley Hill and underlines the case for greater efforts to regenerate the area. Those claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) amount to 8.7% of the population. This is two and a half times the national average (3.5%) and well above the borough figure of 4.9%. Year • Read More »
The SayNoToCleanPowerEnergyCentreInBrierleyHill Facebook site this morning reported speculation that Refuse Derived Fuel Ltd (RDF) may have ceased trading. The Environment Agency haven’t heard anything to this effect, the on moving new waste to the site from 10th July might be root of rumours. [View the story “RDF: rumour of ceased trading” on Storify]
LABOUR Party members have selected Natasha Millward as their best chance of unseating Dudley South Tory MP Chris Kelly at the next General Election.
A NEW recycling partnership hopes to combat illegal scrap metal collection in Dudley borough.
TWO deacons were ordained to serve parishioners in Lye and Brierley Hill at Worcester Cathedral.
The old Labour Club in Pearson Street (near the entrance to Asda) is now Insight House. Insight House gives support for carers…but it also provides brilliant live music events and an excellent place to work and have a cup of coffee (at The Secret Coffee Club). So it’s a great place to hang out even • Read More »
Residents in Dudley borough can benefit from a free of charge white goods collection service. The service is offered by Brierley Hill based Mason Metals, who collect items such as cookers, washing machines and dishwashers from homes across the borough for recycling. Items that are unsuitable for reuse or recycling can be collected through Dudley • Read More »
I thought I would check out the new ‘Community Forum’ meetings set up by the council. I was impressed -community issues came first, then councillors issues before the official business of approving grants took place. Councillors even welcomed the interaction with twitter!