Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Council has welcomed the publication of the Bloxwich Launchpad Social Value Report, confirming that the regeneration project has delivered an exceptional £1.23 million in social value, significantly exceeding its original target of £277,000. This represents 68% of the overall contract value and reflects the council’s commitment to ensuring every […]
The annual review of the High Court injunction which bans street racing in the Black Country will take place next month. The injunction, led by the City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Dudley Council, Sandwell Council and Walsall Council and supported by West Midlands Police, prohibits people from participating, […]
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 […]
A brand-new facility where Walsall residents can recycle and dispose of their waste will open to the public on Monday 2 February 2026. The new Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) is situated on Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, and is a state-of-art facility which will serve the borough for years to come. […]
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 can now access a wider range of vaccines at local mobile vaccination clinics from 1 January 2026, to protect them against serious and preventable illnesses. Councillor Gary Flint, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Health and Wellbeing at the mobile vaccination van in Bloxwich. The following vaccines will be available […]
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 […]
