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All aboard, next stop Bloxwich

A new partnership between Walsall Council and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is set to give 20 Walsall residents the chance to transform the way they travel this spring. Bloxwich High Street. The joint initiative between the Council’s Net Zero and Healthy Spaces team and TfWM will offer a week’s […]

New life for Grenfell Allotments polytunnel through partnership supporting SEND students

A previously disused polytunnel at Grenfell Allotments, transformed into a vibrant, inclusive learning space is now being actively used by SEND students from Walsall College. SEND students, Partners and Councillors at the new Grenfell Allotments Polytunnel The project is the result of partnership working between Walsall-based civil engineering and infrastructure […]

Cold-health alert issued for West Midlands

With colder weather conditions expected, residents are encouraged to take steps to keep warm and well, with a yellow cold-health alert in effect from Tuesday 17 February until Friday 20 February across the West Midlands. Yellow cold health alert. The yellow alert is likely to have minor impacts on health […]

Former Walsall Council apprentice shares success during National Apprenticeship Week

Charmaine Nicholls, a Finance Business Partner in Walsall Council’s Housing and Engagement team, is supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2026, by sharing her own journey as an apprentice with the local authority. Charmaine shares her success story. Can you share a little bit more about your apprenticeship? Charmaine: “I came to Walsall […]

Half-Term fun at Walsall Leisure Centres

Walsall’s leisure centres are offering a wide range of activities to keep children and families entertained this February half-term. From Monday 16 February to Sunday 22 February 2026, Bloxwich, Oak Park, Walsall Gala, and Darlaston Leisure Centres will open their doors for a variety of sessions designed to keep children and […]

Cabinet considers budget for 2026/27 to 2029/30

Walsall Council’s budget for 2026/27 was considered and approved by Cabinet on Wednesday 11 February 2026 and will now proceed to Full Council on Thursday 26 February 2026. “ Walsall Council continues to demonstrate strong and robust financial management, and our financial standing continues to compare favourably with similar local […]