Walsall Council is planning to issue small grants of up to £250 to support community events for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this summer.
Councillor Garry Perry, Deputy Leader for Resilient Communities, says that these grants are aim to support local events “which will help neighbours to get to know their neighbours”.
To apply for a grant for your community event, you can email owen.allen@brownhillsca.org.uk to request an application form or call 01543 452119.
In addition, Walsall Council will also providing financial support to the Platinum Jubilee Event planned for Barr Beacon on 2 June, where beacons will be lit to celebrate the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.
“Barr Beacon is precious to the people of Walsall both as a beautiful local nature reserve and because of its stately First World War monument and commanding views of the West Midlands and beyond.
“We’ll already know we’re part of a national celebration on the night, but if the weather is fine and we can see other beacons, that would be the icing on the cake,” said Councillor Perry.
In addition, there are plans to commission an oral history project to capture memories of local residents of the Queen’s Coronation visit in 1953, while Pelsall Community Centre is also planning an event to celebrate this historic moment.
The main celebration will be held at Buckingham Palace, where members of the public can apply for tickets to join in the fun.