A meeting held at Walsall Council was interrupted this evening (22 February 2024) following a “public disturbance” from the gallery.
Following prayers by St. Martin’s vicar Jenny Mayo-Lythall, the meeting, hosted by Walsall mayor Chris Towe, was disrupted by multiple members of the public shouting out “ceasefire now” and other inaudible remarks.
The mayor called for a temporary adjournment to clear the gallery as elected members swiftly left the chamber.
Pioneer Magazines contacted Walsall Council for comment. A spokesperson stated: “The meeting of Full Council on Thursday 22 February 2024 was adjourned shortly after 6pm due to a protest in the public gallery. The meeting will be rescheduled for another date.”