Bringing Communities Together
The businessman who was once voted the best boss in the country is backing a bright future for Walsall. Poundland founder Steve Smith Steve Smith launched the retail chain Poundland in 1990. From humble beginnings he worked his way up from selling on market stalls to running the multi-million-pound retail […]
A three-day pop-up exhibition celebrating the borough’s inspiring women through art will take place this July. ‘My Queen’ will run from 15 to 17 July 2025 at The New Art Gallery Walsall, with a special open day on Tuesday 15 July at 12.30pm. Organised by LGK in The Community, the […]
Carriageway resurfacing works on the M6 Junction 9 roundabout will be taking place every night from Sunday 20 July to Friday 8 August between 10pm and 5am. Whilst working is taking place the whole roundabout, including exits from, and accesses to, the motorway will be closed. Roadworks Alert Anyone passing […]
A teacher who tragically died whilst saving approximately 50 children from drowning on a school trip has been awarded an Elizabeth Emblem. Daily Mail front page from October 1988 Bernard Butt was on a school trip to Egypt in 1988. Until his tragic death, Mr Butt was teaching at the […]
The Mayor of Walsall has called on residents to take pride in the borough and celebrate everything great about the region on Black Country Day on Monday 14 July 2025. Black Country Day celebrates and honours the region’s rich industrial legacy and global contributions, while promoting pride and unity across […]
A report outlining the key priorities for Public Health in 2025/26 will be presented at Walsall Council’s Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 10 July 2025. Improving and protecting the health of our communities through different initiatives. Presented by Councillor Gary Flint, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Health […]
Five local organisations have joined an initiative to deliver free energy-related support to Walsall residents. The Walsall Energy Action Project (WEAP) launched in 2024. Since then, it has provided more than 3,000 residents with energy-saving and climate action advice. The WEAP is a partnership between Ryecroft NRC, Aaina Community Hub […]
Walsall Council’s children’s services have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. His Majesty’s Ofsted inspectors described Walsall Council as a place where children are at the heart of, in a report published today, Tuesday 8 July 2025. The accolade builds upon the council’s previous rating of ‘good’ in 2021 and puts […]
With high temperatures forecasted, Walsall residents are advised to take steps to stay well during the hot weather, as the UK Health Security Agency (in partnership with the Met Office) issues an amber heat health alert for the West Midlands. The alert is in place from Friday 11 July to […]
Walsall Council launches new Summer Adventure Passport of activities to enrich children’s experiences and skills over the summer holiday. We’re delighted to launch our Summer Adventure Passport a free activity booklet packed full of fun, engaging, and educational challenges, specially created to support early development and encourage children to take […]
