Bringing Communities Together
A statement from the Mayor of Walsall following the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent. “ We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. She was admired for her lifelong commitment to music, young people, and public service. […]
The UK government is carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. The Emergency Alerts system is […]
Events across the borough paid tribute to the sacrifices made during the Second World War and celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (Wednesday 15 August 2025). Events took place between Saturday 9 August and Saturday 16 August 2025, with community groups, faith organisations and veterans’ associations leading […]
The 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day), which marked the end of the Second World War, takes place on Friday 15 August 2025 and Walsall Council is helping local communities come together to celebrate, remember and reflect. While VE Day on 8 May 1945 meant victory in […]
Two Walsall Council service teams have been shortlisted for national awards. The council’s Bereavement and Leisure Services teams have both been named finalists at the APSE Service Awards 2025. These awards celebrate outstanding performance in local government frontline services. Walsall Council’s Bereavement Services team has been shortlisted for ‘Team of […]
Walsall Council has secured nearly £1 million in funding from the Nature Towns and Cities Fund, delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This funding will support the development of Walsall’s Nature and Health Strategy 2040, aligning with the borough’s “We Are Walsall 2040” vision. In collaboration with the University […]
A new funding pot is launching on Wednesday 16 July 2025 to support heritage-related projects in Walsall. Community groups and voluntary sector organisations will be able to apply for grants through ‘Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund’, of up to £10,000 per project, thanks to funding from The National Lottery […]
A teacher who tragically died whilst saving approximately 50 children from drowning on a school trip has been awarded an Elizabeth Emblem. Daily Mail front page from October 1988 Bernard Butt was on a school trip to Egypt in 1988. Until his tragic death, Mr Butt was teaching at the […]
A new book highlighting LGBTQ+ Voices and promoting authenticity was presented to Walsall Archives by local artist and author Fynn O’Connor on Friday 20 June 2025 as part of Pride Month. The book being presented to the Archives team by Author Fynn O’Connor Written during the COVID lockdowns, the book […]
Walsall Council hosted a special flag raising ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day on Monday 23 June 2025 outside the Council House. This year, the Girls Venture Corps took part in the flag raising ceremony and Mayor’s Cadet, Gina-Lyn Tanue from Bloxwich Academy raised the Armed Forces Day flag. The […]
