Essington councillor David J. Clifft’s outrage on behalf of the people in his ward has put the mockers on a proposed new stadium for Walsall. South Show, major supporters of the plan, have now pulled out of the scheme, citing “difficulties with local relations”. It is thought that a traveller’s camp is now earmarked for the land.

The local council can now return to more important matters, like fixing the roads, ensuring the recycling is sorted properly and replacing all those street lamps that are out.

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