Significant improvements have been carried out at Barns Lane Fishing Pool in Rushall. The site has benefitted from a series of upgrades throughout the year, including the installation of new accessible fishing pegs in May, pathway improvements in June, and a recent restock of the pool. Twelve fully accessible pegs […]
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Warm Walsall initiative relaunched to support residents this winter
An initiative that supports residents and communities across the Walsall borough during the colder months has relaunched. Warm Walsall supports residents throughout the winter period by providing a network of warm, welcoming venues for all Warm Walsall, funded by Walsall Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and in partnership […]
Schools and colleges to showcase creativity at Walsall Market
Participating schools and colleges will be showcasing their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit as they take over Walsall Market on Wednesday 10 December from 9am to 12:30pm. Walsall Market St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall E-Act Academy, Shireland CBSO and Heart of Birmingham Vocational College will occupy the stalls for the […]
Mayor of Walsall invites residents to civic carol service at St. Matthew’s Church
The Mayor of Walsall is delighted to invite residents of the borough to join her for a civic carol service on Sunday 14 December 2025 at 10.45am at St Matthew’s Church St Matthew’s Church Carol service, December 2024 “ The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison for Walsall Council, said, […]
‘Three Men in a Boat’ automaton is welcomed back to Walsall
A much-loved piece of Walsall history made a celebrated return as the newly restored Three Men in a Boat automaton was formally launched this week by the Mayor of Walsall. Residents, schoolchildren and community partners gathered in the Bradford Mall atrium area in the Saddlers Shopping Centre to witness the […]
Free ‘Winter Warm Up’ event to help residents with energy costs
Walsall is turning global climate conversations into practical support for residents this winter. The Walsall Energy Action Project (WEAP) will be hosting a free community drop-in event, the “Winter Warm Up,” at Walsall Town Hall on Tuesday 9 December. The event runs from 10am to 2pm and is designed to […]
Festive magic lights up Walsall Town Centre
Crowds filled Walsall town centre on Saturday 29 November for the return of the official Christmas Lights Switch-On event, representing a 34% increase on the previous Saturday. Picture of Walsall Christmas Tree, Sacha Jones,Santa, Mrs Claus and the Mayor of Walsall. Visitors and residents alike enjoyed a packed programme of […]
Walsall Council to launch visionary plan for Walsall Town Centre
The Walsall Town Centre Framework, a visionary yet deliverable plan for Walsall town centre, is due to be approved by Cabinet on Wednesday 10 December. The new document will provide the council and its partners with a framework for the development of Walsall Town Centre over the next 5, 10 and 15-years, […]
National Grief Awareness Week – remembering loved ones this festive season
The start of December sees the marking of a poignant time to remember loved ones and Walsall Council is observing National Grief Awareness Week (Tuesday 2 and Monday 8 December 2025) and encouraging residents to engage with this important, and often taboo subject. “ Losing a loved one at any […]
Walsall parents urged to complete school flu vaccination consent as cases continue to rise
Parents and carers across Walsall are reminded to complete the school flu vaccination consent form if they have not already done so. Many families may have missed the information sent out by schools, and Walsall Council Public Health and NHS Black Country ICB are keen to ensure every child has […]








