Town beauty spot gets a boost

Visitors to one of Walsall's most popular beauty spots can now take advantage of better access following a series of improvements.

Work at the Barr Beacon Nature Reserve has been completed and includes wooden bollards to protect the car park and a new gate.

It comes after Walsall Council's Countryside Services, working in partnership with The Rotary Club of Aldridge and The Barr Beacon Trust who own the beauty spot, identified the need for a defined car parking area that would improve access to the site.

The route leading across the memorial side of Barr Beacon has also been resurfaced, costing just under £5,000 and making it easier for motorists to access the site.

Diana West, senior countryside ranger for Walsall Countryside Services, said: "We're very pleased with the improvements and we anticipate the site's visitors will be too.

"Having a designated parking area will help us to preserve the environment of the reserve and guarantees enough space to welcome visitors who travel in by car."

As part of the project, the War Memorial will also be cleaned, a new nature trail leaflet will be produced and picnic facilities improved.