Bringing Communities Together
The New Art Gallery Walsall, in partnership with Coventry University, is delighted to announce a £71,226 grant through Jerwood Art Fund Commissions. This funding will support British artist, Charmaine Watkiss, in creating an ambitious and epic new sculptural installation for her upcoming solo exhibition. Image Credit: Charmaine Watkiss, The […]
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison hosted local charity, KaushalyaUK, at the Council House. In late January 2026, the charity held its Mental Health and Domestic Abuse Conference at Walsall Council House. The Mayor of Walsall welcomed charity, Kaushalya, to Walsall Council House. “ As a community, we have […]
A new community support group is launching in Walsall to help parents and carers of neurodivergent children prioritise their mental health and wellbeing. Diverse Minds Community. Diverse Minds Community is launching a dedicated parent and carer support group designed to provide a safe, supportive space for parents navigating the challenges […]
Walsall residents are encouraged to make sexual health a key part of their overall health and wellbeing this year by getting tested early and regularly, practising safe sex and prioritising a check-up before starting a new relationship. Taking care of sexual health helps protect individuals and their partners. Regular sexual […]
The Mayor of the West Midlands has visited Blakenall Village Centre to see first-hand how the WorkWell programme is supporting Walsall residents with health conditions or disabilities to access and stay in employment. WorkWell is an early-intervention work and health support programme funded by the UK Government and delivered in […]
Walsall Council, in collaboration with other Walsall Safeguarding Partnership (WSP) agencies, has today (Monday 12 January 2026) launched a new, easy-to-use online portal for residents to raise concerns about adults who may be experiencing abuse or neglect in the borough. The new online safeguarding referral portal now makes it quicker […]
Walsall residents and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the needs of people affected by drug and alcohol use in Walsall. The Beacon in Walsall town centre. Walsall Council arranges drug and alcohol support services to help people cut down, stop using substances and stay in recovery. This […]
Walsall Arena is celebrating a record-breaking pantomime season as The Wizard of Oz becomes the venue’s best-selling panto ever. A total of 8,590 tickets were sold across 19 performances, making it the most successful pantomime in the Arena’s history and surpassing last year’s record of 7,865 tickets by a significant […]
The popular continental street market will return to Park Street, Walsall, from Wednesday 19 November to Saturday 22 November 2025, open daily from 10am to 6pm. Previous continental street markets held in Walsall town centre With it’s varied array of food stalls, the market will offer residents the chance to […]
Families in Walsall can visit Santa for free in the Saddlers Shopping Centre this November. Travelling from the North Pole, Santa is expected to arrive at the Saddlers Shopping Centre on Saturday 29 November, and can be visited between 11am and 4pm. The visit from Santa coincides with Walsall town […]
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison hosted local charity, KaushalyaUK, at the Council House. In late January 2026, the charity held its Mental Health and Domestic Abuse Conference at Walsall Council House. The Mayor of Walsall welcomed charity, Kaushalya, to Walsall Council House. “ As a community, we have […]
The New Art Gallery Walsall, in partnership with Coventry University, is delighted to announce a £71,226 grant through Jerwood Art Fund Commissions. This funding will support British artist, Charmaine Watkiss, in creating an ambitious and epic new sculptural installation for her upcoming solo exhibition. Image Credit: Charmaine Watkiss, The […]
Walsall’s Food Partnership is working together to make healthy, affordable and sustainable food the easy choice for everyone in the Walsall borough. Walsall Food Launch in December 2025 at Walsall College – The Hub. Building on the launch of the Walsall Food Plan in December 2025, the partnership is committed […]
An event where people can find out about local apprenticeship opportunities is happening this week in Walsall – and over 300 people have already signed up. Hosted by Walsall Works, the Apprenticeship Show will take place at the New Art Gallery on Thursday 5 February from 4-7pm. The event aims […]
Two Walsall Council services are joining forces to bring more free and fun activities for families to get involved in across the borough. Walsall Leisure and Walsall’s Best Start in Life Family Hubs are collaborating to bring new sessions for families which focus on health and wellbeing such as baby […]
Plans to redevelop and future-proof Blakenall Community Centre have been confirmed, following the successful securing of funding from the Towns Deal, New Horizons, and local reserves. Blakenall Community Centre was originally built in the 1980s. The investment will modernise the much-loved centre, transforming it into a vibrant, welcoming hub at […]
Walsall Council has seized a vehicle following intelligence linking it to fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour and other criminal activity. The vehicle was seized in Beechdale on Tuesday 27 January, following numerous complaints. Reports indicated that the vehicle was being used to advertise waste collection services on social media and was suspected […]
Here’s your guide to all the activities going on at Walsall’s visitor attractions in February 2026. Comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane will be the headline act for this special Funny Beeseness event at Walsall Arena. This February, whether it is a romantic Valentine’s Day date to a […]
Walsall Council has seized around 2,000 illegal cigarettes during a joint operation in Walsall town centre. As part of a targeted enforcement operation, officers from Walsall Council’s Trading Standards team worked closely with West Midlands Police to inspect five premises on Thursday 22 January. Issues were identified at one location, where approximately 2,000 illegal cigarettes […]
A new community support group is launching in Walsall to help parents and carers of neurodivergent children prioritise their mental health and wellbeing. Diverse Minds Community. Diverse Minds Community is launching a dedicated parent and carer support group designed to provide a safe, supportive space for parents navigating the challenges […]
