The two issues we mention in the video are the Food Bank Collections and Security/Safety.
The community was so generous when we asked for donations to the Helping Hands Food Bank charity at the Renewal Centre. We collected 30 full bags of donations and the food bank was so grateful. The images attached to this post shows the donations from week one.
Both West Midlands Police and Fire Service wish to remind residents about crime prevention and fire safety at this time of year.
Timer switches are a great tool to ensure lights come on in your home in the darker afternoon and evening. They are proven to help deter the casual burglar. Please use them and encourage family to do so as well.
Additionally, smoke detectors are recommended, especially with the increased use of candles. The Fire Service also recommends switching off indoor Christmas tree lights when out of the house and when you go too bed. Ensure Christmas tree lights are not faulty and the smoke detectors have charged batteries.
Early in the New Year we will comment in detail on the councils budget pressures and the housing development planning applications that have been submitted.
We send our best wishes for a safe and happy Christmas.