Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Council Trading Standards officers, supported by West Midlands Police, issued warnings to retailers about the sale of counterfeit and unsafe products. Despite being advised to remove the items from sale, a week later, officers found the toys still on display in several shops during a follow-up operation on Thursday […]
100 children and young people attended a youth summit in Walsall last week. Running for its second year, the summit was set up to bring young people together to share their views about what it’s like to grow up and live in Walsall, and how it could improve in the […]
Events across the borough paid tribute to the sacrifices made during the Second World War and celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (Wednesday 15 August 2025). Events took place between Saturday 9 August and Saturday 16 August 2025, with community groups, faith organisations and veterans’ associations leading […]
Candidates have now been announced for the by-election to elect a new representative for the Pelsall Ward of Walsall Council on Thursday 11 September 2025. The candidates are: Dan Barker, Liberal Democrat Joe Belcher, Green Party Lee Michael James Chapman, The Conservative Party Candidate Graham Eardley, Reform UK Hannah Jones, […]
Walsall is in the midst of an ambitious £1.5 billion investment programme that will transform the borough, creating more than 4,000 jobs and over 1,000 new homes. The next phase of this regeneration is set to make a real difference to residents across the borough: Walsall College plans to relocate its Adult […]
Walsall MakerFest returns on Saturday 13 September 2025, transforming Walsall town centre into a free festival of making, movement and imagination. With performances and experiences spanning music, dance, installations, storytelling, digital innovation and workshops, the day promises something for everyone. Meet Sir Killalot and Matilda from the TV series ‘Robot […]
Located in what was once the Post Office on Market Place, Bloxwich Launchpad is a new and innovative facility that aims to provide a space for local people to access the latest IT technology and training after public consultation showed a need for better digital support in the Walsall market […]
Walsall Council is currently looking to appoint an Independent Person to its Audit Committee. Independent Person The role would particularly suit someone with a keen interest in the Council, an enthusiasm for maintaining high standards in public life and the ability to act objectively with impartiality and maintaining confidentiality at all […]
Walsall families are being urged to check that they and their children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations (measles, mumps and rubella) during the summer holidays, ahead of the new school term in September. Measles can make your child seriously unwell. Make sure your child is up to […]
Walsall’s next generation of leaders took centre stage at the recent WAW2040 Conference, which focused on the borough’s long-term vision. Ten students from Walsall College participated in dynamic workshops designed to help shape Walsall’s future. Walsall College students at the We are Walsall 2040 Conference taking part in a workshop. With […]
