Bringing Communities Together
Demolition started in Willenhall in January as part of a major Council-led scheme to get rid of derelict and disused brownfield land and make way for new homes. The next building to be knocked down is the former Legge factory on Moat Street. The Legge factory dates back to the […]
Hundreds of children in Walsall will benefit from a free breakfast at school each day from April. Nine schools in the borough are joining central government’s Best Start breakfast club scheme, designed to support families with the cost of living and to juggle work and family life. The primary schools […]
Walsall Council Public Health is reinforcing the importance of early diagnosis and awareness of subtle or unclear symptoms that could indicate cancer. Health information and models on display to help people check for signs and symptoms of cancer. This follows the Government’s announcement of a new National Cancer Plan on World Cancer […]
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison hosted local charity, KaushalyaUK, at the Council House. In late January 2026, the charity held its Mental Health and Domestic Abuse Conference at Walsall Council House. The Mayor of Walsall welcomed charity, Kaushalya, to Walsall Council House. “ As a community, we have […]
The New Art Gallery Walsall, in partnership with Coventry University, is delighted to announce a £71,226 grant through Jerwood Art Fund Commissions. This funding will support British artist, Charmaine Watkiss, in creating an ambitious and epic new sculptural installation for her upcoming solo exhibition. Image Credit: Charmaine Watkiss, The […]
Walsall’s Food Partnership is working together to make healthy, affordable and sustainable food the easy choice for everyone in the Walsall borough. Walsall Food Launch in December 2025 at Walsall College – The Hub. Building on the launch of the Walsall Food Plan in December 2025, the partnership is committed […]
An event where people can find out about local apprenticeship opportunities is happening this week in Walsall – and over 300 people have already signed up. Hosted by Walsall Works, the Apprenticeship Show will take place at the New Art Gallery on Thursday 5 February from 4-7pm. The event aims […]
Two Walsall Council services are joining forces to bring more free and fun activities for families to get involved in across the borough. Walsall Leisure and Walsall’s Best Start in Life Family Hubs are collaborating to bring new sessions for families which focus on health and wellbeing such as baby […]
Plans to redevelop and future-proof Blakenall Community Centre have been confirmed, following the successful securing of funding from the Towns Deal, New Horizons, and local reserves. Blakenall Community Centre was originally built in the 1980s. The investment will modernise the much-loved centre, transforming it into a vibrant, welcoming hub at […]
Walsall Council has seized a vehicle following intelligence linking it to fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour and other criminal activity. The vehicle was seized in Beechdale on Tuesday 27 January, following numerous complaints. Reports indicated that the vehicle was being used to advertise waste collection services on social media and was suspected […]
