We are absolutely delighted to share, officially, with you that the Chair of Walsall Community Network and Brownhills Community Centre and The Lamp, Janet Davies, has been awarded in the New Year honours list a BEM for services to the voluntary sector. The King’s New Year Honours recognise individuals across the United Kingdom for their contributions to public and community life.As Chair of WCN, Jan heads up 15 Community Associations operating across the borough, supporting the delivery of a range of local services and activities, reaching an estimated 80,000 residents each month. Jan says:“I would like to thank everyone who sent messages of congratulations for receiving a British Empire Medal, it has been an overwhelming response that I have since the announcement. I would have liked to thank you all personally but I would be days in responding to everyone. There are many people who put letters of support for this to happen. you all know who you are. Thank You.I feel very humble but also very honoured to be chosen.”Congratulations, Jan, on an incredible, well deserved achievement; what a great way to start 2026.