Bringing Communities Together
Crowds filled Walsall town centre on Saturday 29 November for the return of the official Christmas Lights Switch-On event, representing a 34% increase on the previous Saturday. Picture of Walsall Christmas Tree, Sacha Jones,Santa, Mrs Claus and the Mayor of Walsall. Visitors and residents alike enjoyed a packed programme of […]
Walsall Council is encouraging residents to shop local and support the borough’s small independent businesses this Small Business Saturday (6 December 2025) particularly in the vital run-up to Christmas. Small Business Saturday is a national campaign highlighting the valuable contribution that local businesses make to high streets and communities across […]
The Walsall Town Centre Framework, a visionary yet deliverable plan for Walsall town centre, is due to be approved by Cabinet on Wednesday 10 December. The new document will provide the council and its partners with a framework for the development of Walsall Town Centre over the next 5, 10 and 15-years, […]
The start of December sees the marking of a poignant time to remember loved ones and Walsall Council is observing National Grief Awareness Week (Tuesday 2 and Monday 8 December 2025) and encouraging residents to engage with this important, and often taboo subject. “ Losing a loved one at any […]
Parents and carers across Walsall are reminded to complete the school flu vaccination consent form if they have not already done so. Many families may have missed the information sent out by schools, and Walsall Council Public Health and NHS Black Country ICB are keen to ensure every child has […]
Walsall Council has continued its crackdown on those who disrespect the borough, with 35 offenders paying fines for littering between 21 October and 18 November. Over the same period, the council issued a further 51 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for littering offences. Anyone issued with an FPN must pay within […]
The Wizard of Oz Christmas Pantomime, festive gifts and wreath making sessions, Classical Orchestra, ‘Rock n Pop’ festive gigs are just a few of the events coming up at Walsall Council’s venues this December. HIGHLIGHT The Wizard of Oz – Christmas Pantomime Saturday 6 December – Sunday 21 December, 7.30pm. From […]
More than 100 representatives from schools, early years settings and community groups attended a celebration event recognising their efforts to promote healthy and sustainable food practices across Walsall. Food for Life Celebration Event at Walsall Arena Food for Life, run by the Soil Association and commissioned by Walsall Council Public […]
Drop-in sessions in Walsall are taking place next week, for parents and carers who may need help with their primary school applications. Walsall Council’s school admissions team will be on hand to help at sessions in Willenhall, Darlaston, Blakenall and the Lichfield Street Library Hub in Walsall town centre. Children […]
Ahead of this weekend’s Black Friday and next week’s Cyber Monday, Walsall Council is advising residents on the harm of scams, and how to avoid them. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend promotions take place during the last weekend of November. Deals and bargains are all too prevalent as […]
