Bringing Communities Together
Frontline workers, community groups and volunteers across Walsall are encouraged to take up free online training to support everyday conversations with residents about food, nutrition and managing healthier choices. Free food and nutrition training. The sessions are aimed at people who regularly speak to individuals, families or communities about food, […]
Almost 7,000 primary school pupils from across 20 schools in Walsall have recently taken part in a national programme to encourage children to eat more vegetables through fun, engaging activities. Eat Them to Defeat Them. Eat Them to Defeat Them, a programme by Veg Power, is a well-established initiative that […]
Walsall has reached a major milestone, with 1,000 food businesses now holding the highest possible 5-star Food Hygiene Rating. Out of 1,720 rated establishments across the borough, 1,000 have achieved a rating of 5 – Very Good, demonstrating consistently high standards of food safety, cleanliness and management. The Food Hygiene […]
Walsall Council has appointed leading construction specialist Interclass as the main contractor for the major improvements to King George V Playing Field in Bloxwich. contractor for the major improvements to King George V Playing Field in Bloxwich. The transformation project will see significant upgrades to the popular park, including a […]
Walsall’s Food Partnership is working together to make healthy, affordable and sustainable food the easy choice for everyone in the Walsall borough. Walsall Food Launch in December 2025 at Walsall College – The Hub. Building on the launch of the Walsall Food Plan in December 2025, the partnership is committed […]
Walsall has unveiled a five-year plan driven by an ambitious vision to create a fairer, healthier and more sustainable food system across the borough. Dr Nadia Inglis, Director of Public Health with partner organisation representatives with the Walsall Food Plan vision. Feeding Walsall’s Future: Walsall’s Food Plan 2025–2030, was launched […]
Walsall Council has provided £17,000 in financial support, made available through Central Government’s Household Support Fund, to help a local community meal project that provides free, nutritious dinners cooked by volunteers using surplus food to stay open. FoodCycle Walsall, which had been facing closure due to a lack of funding, […]
To mark World Food Day 2025 on 16 October 2025, Walsall Council is recognising a wave of community-led initiatives that are transforming the borough’s food landscape, from growing and cooking projects to community shops providing affordable food. Manor Farm Community Association handing out fruit and veg goodie bags in the […]
Walsall residents still have time to share their views on proposals for new weekly food waste collections. A public consultation remains open until 7 November 2025, meaning there are just over 5 weeks remaining for residents to share views. Walsall Council is encouraging as many residents as possible to get […]
A new and free school breakfast club in Walsall is proving popular with children and their families. Oakwood School is one of five schools in Walsall currently taking part in the government’s new breakfast club pilot scheme, aiming to give children the best start in life. Oakwood School supports pupils […]
