Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Council, in partnership with Walsall Carers Hub and Walsall Together, is hosting a special event in celebration of Carers Week (8–14 June 2026), at the Walsall Town Hall on Tuesday 9 June 2026 from 10am to 3pm. Aligned with this year’s national theme, “Building Carer-Friendly Communities,” the event aims […]
A bold vision for the future of the Pavilion at King George V Playing Fields in Bloxwich has been revealed in the latest artist impressions of the site. Regular visitors to the playing fields will have noticed demolition work start in April, with contractor Interclass clearing the way for major […]
Walsall Council Community Capital programme is open for submissions, and has an circa of £300,000 for allocation within the Bloxwich Town Deal area only. Grants will be available to refurbish and upgrade buildings to provide fit-for-purpose learning and support environments for skills and preparation for work activity. The aim of the programme […]
Walsall has been successful in its application to become a member of Sustainable Food Places, a UK-wide network of boroughs, towns and cities working together to make sure everyone can access and enjoy good, healthy food choices. This milestone supports the borough’s long-term ambition set out in Feeding Walsall’s Future: The […]
Three female entrepreneurs have launched the UK’s first of a kind clinic dedicated to weight loss will officially open its doors this month, setting a new benchmark for personalised… Three female entrepreneurs have launched the UK’s first of a kind clinic dedicated to weight loss will officially open its doors […]
Walsall Archives has been awarded accredited status as part of the UK Archive Service Accreditation scheme. The announcement was made on 18 May 2026 by The National Archives, with Walsall Archives recognised alongside organisations including the Science Museum archives, the Working Class Movement Library in Salford and the Diageo Archive in Scotland. […]
A shop in Walsall has been fined after selling alcohol to a person under the age of 18 during a test purchasing exercise carried out by Trading Standards. Bagi Convenience UK Ltd, trading as Bagi Convenience Store, 180–184 Churchill Road, Bentley, sold four cans of Strongbow cider to a 16-year-old volunteer on […]
More than £20,000 worth of illegal tobacco products have been seized from traders across Walsall as part of a major crackdown on the illicit tobacco trade. On 18 May 2026, Walsall Trading Standards officers, working in partnership with West Midlands Police and specialist tobacco detection dogs, searched four retail premises […]
With World No Tobacco Day taking place on 31 May 2026, Walsall residents are being encouraged to take the first step towards a healthier future, with free local support available to help people quit smoking for good. ‘Unmask the Appeal – Tobacco Exposed’ is this year’s theme for World No […]
June is packed with exciting events and activities across Walsall’s visitor attractions, from the family favourite Shrek the Musical and The UK Rock Show to inspiring new exhibitions and creative arts and crafts. Whether you are looking for a lively musical adventure, a creative day out or something fun for […]
