Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Council has confirmed updated arrangements for Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the borough. Fryers Road HWRC in Bloxwich will remain open to residents while plans for its redevelopment are finalised. Keeping Fryers Road open during this period will minimise the distance residents in the west of the borough need […]
On Tuesday 27 January 2026, Walsall Council will mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) alongside communities across the UK, commemorating the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest concentration camp. The official logo for Holocaust Memorial Day with two purple flames. The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) is a charity […]
Walsall’s volunteer litter pickers were welcomed to the Mayor’s Parlour on Thursday January 15 for a special thank you event recognising their outstanding contribution to keeping the borough clean. The event was hosted by the Mayor of Walsall and began with a welcome speech thanking volunteers for their dedication and ongoing support. […]
Demolition has begun on the first of a number of brownfield sites on Moat Street in Willenhall, clearing the way for new homes. Councillor Adrian Andrew, Deputy Leader of Walsall Council (centre/left) with Shaun Fielding, Regional Managing Director of Keepmoat Homes (centre/right) with members of AR Demolition and Keepmoat Homes. […]
Walsall Council has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering high-quality adult social care services following the publication of an assessment report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The overall rating for Walsall Council is ‘Requires Improvement’. “ We are committed to […]
Walsall residents are encouraged to make sexual health a key part of their overall health and wellbeing this year by getting tested early and regularly, practising safe sex and prioritising a check-up before starting a new relationship. Taking care of sexual health helps protect individuals and their partners. Regular sexual […]
Walsall Council was delighted to welcome the Mayor of the West Midlands to Bloxwich Launchpad this week, marking a significant moment as the centre continues to support local people and entrepreneurs since opening in September 2025. The Mayor of the West Midlands engages with young people at Bloxwich Launchpad. The […]
On Sunday, 18 January 2026, the community of Walsall gathered to honour the life and legacy of Dorothy Wyndlow Pattison, known as Sister Dora, at an annual service of thanksgiving. Floral tributes at the annual service of Sister Dora The Vicar of St Paul’s and St Luke’s, Reverend Canon Rob […]
This Blue Monday (19 January 2026), Walsall residents are being reminded of the free and confidential support available across the borough to help with mental wellbeing. Blue Monday is an opportunity, particularly during the colder winter months to pause, check in and prioritise wellbeing. Mental health affects everyone and feeling […]
The Mayor of the West Midlands has visited Blakenall Village Centre to see first-hand how the WorkWell programme is supporting Walsall residents with health conditions or disabilities to access and stay in employment. WorkWell is an early-intervention work and health support programme funded by the UK Government and delivered in […]
