Walsall Council’s Call for Sites, which launched on 31.01.24, invites the public to submit their ideas and thoughts to the local authority to help shape the future of the borough through the Walsall Borough Local Plan.&nbsp; This may include ideas for sites that could be suitable for new buildings, homes, jobs, community use - or land they would like to see protected.Residents, businesses and landowners can submit their ideas via the Council’s online engagement platform Commonplace. By dropping a pin on an interactive map and suggesting a use for a site, people are encouraged to share any ideas, big or small, for derelict sites and vacant land in their communities.The results from the call for sites will help to influence and inform plan preparation, so residents, businesses and landowners in Walsall are encouraged to take part. “A call for sites will give us an opportunity to consider the proposals of local people when writing the local plan. We want people to put forward ideas, not just for land that can be developed into houses or employment uses, but we want ideas for community specific developments too. We welcome all ideas big or small, including potential land for green spaces, nature conservation enhancement and other community uses. I’d also urge anyone that submitted a proposal under the previous Black Country Plan to please re-submit it on this next round."&nbsp; Councillor Adrian Andrew, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Walsall Council.Work on the Walsall Borough Local Plan will continue in place of the Black Country Plan which ceased production in October 2022.Local Plans are key statutory documents that will shape the future of the borough through sites allocated for different types of employment, housing and public space. They show where the new homes and jobs that we need will be provided, and make sure these are in the best locations. They also protect open spaces and land for nature. Local plans, once they are adopted, form the basis of decisions on planning applications. The plan will also provide a framework to help enable regeneration, to attract investment into the borough.The Walsall Borough local plan will support the overall council objectives, and the aims set out in the We Are Walsall 2040 partnership strategy, including supporting a dynamic and diverse economy and making Walsall a cleaner, greener borough.Visit the <a href="https://walsallboroughlocalplan.commonplace.is/?_gl=1*1gqi986*_gcl_au*MTM1OTcwMjA0Ni4xNzAxNzc2MTI3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walsall Local Borough Plan Commonplace page</a> and submit your ideas on the map.

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New boundaries are being proposed for council wards in Walsall. The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals. A 10-week consultation on the proposals will run until 8 April 2024. The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It is reviewing Walsall to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively. The Commission has published proposals for changes to Walsall. It is proposing that there should be 20 three-councillor wards. Most wards will change. •	Willenhall North ward has been renamed to New Invention based on local evidence received •	A significantly modified pattern of wards in Walsall town centre Launching the consultation Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said: “We want people in Walsall to help us. We have drawn up proposals for new wards in Walsall. We want to make sure these new electoral arrangements reflect communities. We also want them to be easy to understand and convenient for local people. Residents and local organisations can help us do that. We would like them to let us know whether they agree with our proposals before we take final decisions. It’s easy to get involved. Go to our website. Or you can e-mail or write to us. Just tell us what you think and give us some details why you think that. It’s really simple, so do get involved” The Commission has a dedicated section on its website where people can see the detail of the proposals and comment on the names of wards and their boundaries: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/walsall A high resolution map is available at: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/walsall People can also give their views by e-mail at reviews@lgbce.org.uk, and by post: Review Officer (Walsall) LGBCE PO Box 133 Blyth NE24 9FE Ends Notes to editors: This consultation relates to arrangements for local government elections. It is separate from the review of parliamentary constituencies that has recently concluded. For further information contact the Commission’s press office on 0330 500 1525 / 1250 or email press@lgbce.org.uk An interactive map is available at: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/walsall The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is an independent body accountable to Parliament. It recommends fair electoral and boundary arrangements for local authorities in England. In doing so, it aims to: • Make sure that, within an authority, each Councillor represents a similar number of electors • Reflect the electoral cycle so that each ward is represented by three Councillors • Create boundaries that are appropriate, and reflect community ties and identities • Deliver reviews informed by local needs, views and circumstance <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706614701/projects/walsallsays/f3a68cd0-a9ab-4313-a5ab-f0081cbf3fb8.png" />

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Proposed wards for Walsall Council-Credit: contains Ordnance Survey data (c) Crown copyright and database rights 2023 New boundaries are being proposed for council wards in Walsall. The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals. A 10-week consultation on the proposals will run until 8 April 2024. The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It is reviewing Walsall to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that ward arrangements will help the council work effectively. The Commission has published proposals for changes to Walsall. It is proposing that there should be 20 three-councillor wards. Most wards will change. •	Willenhall North ward has been renamed to New Invention based on local evidence received •	A significantly modified pattern of wards in Walsall town centre Launching the consultation Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said: “We want people in Walsall to help us. We have drawn up proposals for new wards in Walsall. We want to make sure these new electoral arrangements reflect communities. We also want them to be easy to understand and convenient for local people. Residents and local organisations can help us do that. We would like them to let us know whether they agree with our proposals before we take final decisions. It’s easy to get involved. Go to our website. Or you can e-mail or write to us. Just tell us what you think and give us some details why you think that. It’s really simple, so do get involved” The Commission has a dedicated section on its website where people can see the detail of the proposals and comment on the names of wards and their boundaries: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/walsall A high resolution map is available at: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/walsall People can also give their views by e-mail at reviews@lgbce.org.uk, and by post: Review Officer (Walsall) LGBCE PO Box 133 Blyth NE24 9FE Ends Notes to editors: This consultation relates to arrangements for local government elections. It is separate from the review of parliamentary constituencies that has recently concluded. For further information contact the Commission’s press office on 0330 500 1525 / 1250 or email press@lgbce.org.uk An interactive map is available at: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/walsall The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is an independent body accountable to Parliament. It recommends fair electoral and boundary arrangements for local authorities in England. In doing so, it aims to: • Make sure that, within an authority, each councillor represents a similar number of electors • Reflect the electoral cycle so that each ward is represented by three councillors • Create boundaries that are appropriate, and reflect community ties and identities <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1706614701/projects/walsallsays/f3a68cd0-a9ab-4313-a5ab-f0081cbf3fb8.png" />

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