Bringing Communities Together
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 […]
A joint taxi enforcement operation was carried out on 28 November by Walsall Council, City of Wolverhampton Council and West Midlands Police traffic officers, as part of ongoing work to maintain high safety and licensing standards across the region. During the operation in Walsall, officers inspected 16 vehicles in the […]
As the new year begins, Walsall residents are being encouraged to make 2026 the year they quit smoking and take control of their health, with access to a range of local services in the community, digitally and through specialist services. Suzy the Cigarette at Walsall Football Club. Between November 2024 […]
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 […]
With the upcoming new year set to bring in colder weather conditions, residents are encouraged to take steps to keep warm and well, with a yellow cold-health alert currently in place until Monday 5 January 2026. Yellow cold health alert. Planning ahead by keeping up to date with the weather […]
Over 500 individuals have been referred to local authority stop smoking services since the launch of the Emergency Department (ED) Stop Smoking Advice and Referral Pathway at Walsall Manor Hospital at the end of July 2025. Stop smoking providers from Be Well Walsall, the NHS and Solutions 4 Health with […]
Walsall Council’s ambitious regeneration programme continues to deliver major improvements across the wider borough, with new community facilities, park refurbishments, enterprise spaces and neighbourhood investment all progressing at pace throughout 2025. Beyond the large-scale works underway in Walsall town centre, projects in Bloxwich, Willenhall, Darlaston and across local employment areas […]
