Walsall residents are being encouraged to get back in the saddle through a cycling initiative being delivered across the borough to support healthier, connected and more active communities. On Ya Bike is funded by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) Active Travel and Capability Fund and is part of the wider […]

Audiences can enjoy two unique and entertaining evenings at Walsall Arena and Arts Centre this October, as acclaimed performers David Benson and Charlie Connelly bring celebrated stage shows to the venue. The month begins with Attention All Shipping: A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast on Friday 2 October at 7:30pm, […]

Willenhall Market is set for an exciting transformation, with work due to begin soon to create a more modern, welcoming and sustainable market for traders and visitors. The improvements will see the market’s existing temporary stalls replaced with a new courtyard-style layout featuring 12 permanent stalls, complemented by newly fabricated, […]

Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday 31 August, Walsall residents are being encouraged to learn more about overdose prevention, the life-saving medication naloxone, and the support available across the borough for anyone affected by drug use. This year’s theme, “25 Years On – Still Needed”, reflects the ongoing […]

Walsall Council’s Catering Team has achieved the Food for Life Served Here Bronze certification from the Soil Association in recognition of the healthy, nutritious meals it provides to pupils at 35 primary schools across the borough. Food for Life Served Here is an independently assessed certification that recognises caterers for serving […]

Following a special meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 26 August 2026, the latest version of the Walsall Borough Local Plan is ready to enter the next phase of consultation, giving time for the council to meet the Government’s end of December deadline. The publication Walsall Borough Local Plan takes into […]

On Saturday 12 September 2026, the people of Walsall are invited to The New Art Gallery Walsall for a drop-in event to mark the launch of an exciting new art trail coming next year. Join Walsall Council between 11am and 3pm, alongside Urban Hax and RicNic, for an inspiring exhibition […]

Bookings are now open for Heritage Open Days, taking place across Walsall this September, offering residents the chance to explore the borough’s rich cultural history and heritage. All events are free to attend. As England’s largest festival of history and culture, Heritage Open Days invites people to discover the extraordinary […]

Young people from across Walsall headed to Walsall Arena and Arts Centre on Thursday 13 August to share their ideas, experiences and recommendations for creating a more inclusive borough for children and young people. This year’s Youth Summit, themed “Include Me”, focused on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), giving […]