Bringing Communities Together
Oceanic Awards has proudly announced the winners for the 12th edition of the British Muslim Awards 2025. The British Muslim Awards 2025 is one of the most prestigious events in the British Muslim community, recognizing and celebrating the achievements and contributions of British Muslims in various fields. By showcasing the […]
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison, and the Leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Mike Bird, have paid tribute to former Walsall Mayor, John O’Hare, following news of his passing. Mr O’Hare, a member of the Conservative party, was first elected to Walsall Council on 6 October 1988, representing the […]
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 free celebratory event will take place at Walsall Arboretum on Saturday 26 July 2025, inviting residents from across the borough to come together and honour South Asian Heritage Month. A women with henna on her palms, standing in front of a floral backdrop The community event has been organised by […]
A record-breaking 14 Green Flag Awards have been awarded to Walsall’s parks and green spaces. The awards judge parks and green spaces across many factors including safety, maintenance, cleanliness, community involvement and management. Walsall’s achievement of 14 awards is a record for the area and the most across the Black […]
Sessions offering free bike checks and repairs will take place at Brownhills Community Centre across July. The Fix Learn Ride sessions are delivered by bike2life as part of Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival. They will take place at Brownhills Community Centre on July 17, 24 and 31, from 10am to […]
After fundraising for a year, Pelsall Ladies Choir have donated 150 Comfort Cases to Walsall Council to support children in foster care. Comfort Cases are backpacks which contain essential items children may need when entering emergency care. Items include things such as toiletries, pyjamas, a blanket, a cuddly toy, and […]
A church in Walsall is leading by example in the move towards Net Zero. Rushall Parish Church is the first in the Lichfield Diocese to be awarded the Gold standard in the Eco Awards, the highest award available. The Eco Church awards highlight churches that take action in a number […]
A major construction milestone was reached for the new Willenhall Railway Station over the weekend when a 77-tonne footbridge was successfully craned into place, marking a significant step forward for the Black Country rail route. The intricate overnight operation saw a massive 450-tonne crane carefully lift sections of the footbridge […]
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 […]
