Regular readers will be aware that back in July the Lib Dem Focus Team renewed pressure on Walsall Council to resolve once and for all long standing problems surrounding the appalling state of the Notting Drive shops and the land surrounding them.

Further pressure was applied in August and by October it was beginning to look as if all this pressure was beginning to show some results.

Today, following a meeting with Council Officers, we can announce that a new line of enquiry has opened up which could clear up the issue of who is actually responsible for maintenance on the precinct. Those of you who have followed this saga will know that the Precinct is in private ownership, in fact it’s in two ownerships, one being the buildings the other being the land surrounding the shops.

Those who know me well know that I never promise anything unless I can deliver on that promise. What I can say is that things are looking much brighter for getting a solution to this issue than they did back in July. Will keep you updated on any further progress.

Ian Shires on 28 October, 2015

Ongoing pressure from Willenhall Liberal Democrats has led to further work in trying to sort out the mess that is Nottingham Drive Shopping Precinct in New Invention.

Ian Shires on 31 August, 2015

The Willenhall Liberal Democrat Focus Team has been busy over this the last weekend of the summer holidays. 

We revisited the Shopping Precinct in Nottingham Drive on Saturday and were disappointed to see that the private owners had done nothing about its run down appearance.

Ian Shires on 15 July, 2015

Willenhall Liberal Democrats have contacted Walsall Council demanding action to sort out long standing issues at Nottingham Drive Shopping Precinct.