Tag Archives: strategic leisure

Please release me

Posted on November 2, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

On the day after my article about Oak Park Leisure Centre, and the odd case being made for it’s replacement, Walsall Council felt the need to issue the following press release. I have no idea why.

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Oak Park: this doesn’t smell right

Posted on October 30, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

The projected rebuild of the Oak Park Leisure centre in Walsall Wood seems to be causing some controversy hereabouts. Whilst I understand it, and I’m grateful for all your contributions – the whole thing is leaving me a bit puzzled.

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Odd occurrences at Oak Park?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by BrownhillsBob


Reader Tkevcro commented this last week, about some odd activity by surveyors at Oak Park in Walsall Wood, which I think deserves a wider exposure. I’m under the impression that Oak Park is indeed held in trust, and I think selling it off would be highly unlikely, but you never know. Continue reading →

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Walsall Council issues statement about Oak Park Leisure Centre

Posted on October 29, 2009 by BrownhillsBob

Last week, some odd news began to circulate about the future of Walsall Wood’s leisure centre, Oak Park. On the 21st October 2009, there was a slightly alarmist piece on excellent Walsall news site The YamYam, and on the same … Continue reading →

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