Alf Bodenham launched a campaign for the area to break away from Dudley Council and set up a proposed Lower Gornal Urban Council, but had received a lukewarm reception from local people. The Boundaries Commission is mentioned. The photograph shows John Gr

The Black Country Society was meeting to discuss restoration of the landmark as a conference and exhibition centre. Dudley Council is mentioned and Harold Parsons is quoted. The photograph shows Lawrence Hollis showing the views from the mill to Adrian La

Vox pop relating to Lower Gornal breaking away from Dudley Council. The photograph shows the Vicar of Gornal, Reverend Paul Hutchinson.

Shopkeepers were calling for action over a dangerous junction after steel fell from a lorry and smashed into a shop. Arthur Smart of Ruiton Street is quoted, and the photograph shows Doreen Walters next to her damaged shop.

Residents were complaining about the state of the footpath between the two roads. Dr Colin Phipps MP and Dudley Council are mentioned. The photograph shows Joan Monkton and her daughter, Mrs K. Harrison, holding Michael Harrison, and Mrs C. Fidler.

A new housing development being built by Spiral Housing Society was being likened to rows of barracks or prison block and being nicknamed “Alcatraz”. The photograph shows Arthur Abbiss (left) and Derek Macrae.

Cliff Fellows from Gornal Wood was protesting at the proposed siting of a youth and community centre on farm lands near his home. The Straits Community Association, Maureen Nightingale and Milton Crescent are mentioned.

Vox pop relating to Lower Gornal breaking away from Dudley Council. The photograph shows Alf Bodenham.

Dudley Council promised to take action to repair a damaged wire fence next to a disused quarry. John Eastwood is quoted, and the photograph shows William Baker.

Vox pop relating to Lower Gornal breaking away from Dudley Council. The photograph shows Robert Share.