Bringing Communities Together
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 residents are being encouraged to seek support if their gambling or someone else’s is impacting their lives. Support is available for those experiencing gambling harms. The new year period can be a challenging time for those experiencing gambling harms, financial pressures and other issues such as poor mental wellbeing. […]
Walsall Council is urging residents to take extra care as Storm Goretti brings further snow, ice and freezing conditions across the borough. A significant spell of snowfall due to Storm Goretti has resulted in difficult travel conditions in many areas. Council teams are continuing to monitor conditions closely and are […]
There is a jam-packed schedule to kickstart 2026 at Walsall’s Family Hubs. Between January and March, there are plenty of free activities, workshops and family support at all four of the council’s Family Hubs across the borough. The Hubs provide a one‑stop shop for local families, offering play sessions, learning […]
The deadline for Walsall parents and carers to submit their child’s primary school application is next week, on Thursday 15 January 2026. Applications should be made for children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 who are due to start primary school from September 2026. Applications can be […]
As the borough enters 2026, Walsall is reaffirming its commitment to saying no to violence against women and girls, following a collaborative event for professionals held late last year. The SaferWalsall Partnership hosted a development session raising awareness of violence against women and girls (VAWG). Professionals from Walsall and across […]
Walsall is a borough in the middle of a significant transformation that is creating new homes, jobs and opportunities. Huge amounts of investment have been, and continue to be, attracted to the borough to improve local areas, restore buildings back into economic use, build new homes and create opportunities for […]
Walsall Council officers, West Midlands Police and whg have been working together to respond to concerns about anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Bentley. On Thursday 11 December, council community protection officers were joined by two Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and whg staff to carry out door-to-door visits on Western Avenue and Fambridge Road. The team spoke directly with residents to listen to concerns, […]
Start your January with a bang in Walsall! Whether you’re keeping fit, rocking out to the music of Fleetwood Mac, channelling your inner 80s diva, or learning new craft and discovering local creative talent at our latest exhibitions, there’s something for everyone at Walsall’s venue’s this month. January events at […]
Two exceptional Walsall residents have been recognised in The King’s New Year Honours List 2026 for their outstanding service to communities across the borough and the wider West Midlands. The King’s New Year Honours recognise individuals across the United Kingdom for their contributions to public and community life. The honours […]
