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Wednesday, 22 July 2026

BWA: THE ELECTION HAS GONE – THE QUESTIONS HAVEN’T

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BWA: THE ELECTION HAS GONE – THE QUESTIONS HAVEN’T Follow the money. Follow the power. Follow the silence. Now follow the unanswered questio...

West Bromwich BID: £1.4 Million, Plenty of Questions – And Apparently “I Do Not Need To Do This”

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  West Bromwich BID: £1.4 Million, Plenty of Questions – And Apparently “I Do Not Need To Do This” I have written previously about the West ...
Monday, 20 July 2026

Fit for the Future: Good Conversation, Fine Words – Now Show Us the Follow-Up

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  Fit for the Future: Good Conversation, Fine Words – Now Show Us the Follow-Up I recently attended a public workshop looking at the NHS “Fi...
Sunday, 19 July 2026

Friends Groups, Volunteering and Green Spaces in Sandwell Market Stalls, Missing Actions and Another Council "Ongoing Review" – But What Has Actually Changed?

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  Friends Groups, Volunteering and Green Spaces in Sandwell Market Stalls, Missing Actions and Another Council "Ongoing Review" – ...
Thursday, 16 July 2026

Reform's First Real Test... and Sandwell Deserved Better

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  Reform's First Real Test... and Sandwell Deserved Better "The true test of leadership isn't what you say before you're el...
Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Sandwell Petitions Committee: Democracy, But With a Rubber Stamp and a Waiting Room

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Sandwell Petitions Committee: Democracy, But With a Rubber Stamp and a Waiting Room There is another meeting of Sandwell Council’s Cabinet P...
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I’m Darryl Magher, a long-time community advocate working across Sandwell and Walsall. I’ve spent years helping residents challenge bad decisions, push for transparency, and get straight answers—mainly because I’ve never been very good at keeping quiet when something needs doing. I work closely with Friends groups, supporting parks, nature reserves, open spaces and wildlife. Mobility issues mean I’m not exactly diving into ponds or sprinting across fields, but I’m always there to advise, organise, advocate and lend a hand where I can. Protecting nature isn’t about heroics; it’s about care, consistency and refusing to let things slide. I’ve also built strong relationships with the Police and NHS, acting as a constructive “critical friend”—supportive when things go right, challenging when they don’t, and always speaking up for vulnerable residents who struggle to be heard. Whether it’s chasing issues that fall “between departments”, helping residents navigate council processes, or pushing for fairness and accountability, I try to be the person who doesn’t give up. I care deeply about this place—its people, wildlife and green spaces—and I’ll keep doing what I do best: supporting,
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