The EnviroCrime Roadshow will take place at Willenhall Market from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday 30th April. This visit is part of the council’s EnviroCrime project, which involves officers patrolling local communities, investigating incidents of fly-tipped waste and litter, identifying the responsible parties, and addressing the root causes through education. […]
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Neurodiversity and wellbeing conference set to take place in June
The Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Conference on Thursday 26 June at Walsall Football Club will look at improving opportunities and systems to support the wellbeing of Walsall residents, including neurodiverse communities. Walsall Council’s Public Health team undertook a suicide audit in 2022. It highlighted neurodiversity as a key theme, and it […]
Caught and taken to court: Walsall Council prosecutes six litterbugs
All six perpetrators will now be required to pay substantial fines for improper disposal of waste. These cases were all adjudicated at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 24 March 2025. “ It is appalling to witness both visitors to the borough and local residents showing such disrespect for our communities. Shame […]
What’s On Walsall – May 2025
This May, Walsall Council venues are buzzing with creative workshops, family activities, inspiring exhibitions and top entertainment. The New Art Gallery Walsall hosts artist talks, eco-art discussions, printmaking sessions, and fun drop-ins for kids. Walsall Arena & Arts Centre presents a packed line-up of live music, comedy, and tributes to […]
Work to start on Pinson Rd to Rose Hill cycle scheme in Willenhall
The 1.2km route will comprise of a segregated cycleway and shared walking and cycling path between Pinson Road and the Rose Hill / Bilston Lane junction. The scheme connects to the Noose Lane to Pinson Road Cycle scheme, which is currently under construction, and aims to provide an onward dedicated […]
Protect yourself with the spring COVID-19 vaccine during World Immunisation Week
Similar to last year’s spring COVID-19 vaccine roll out, those eligible for a vaccine include adults aged 75 years and over, residents in a care home for older adults and individuals aged six months and over who have a weakened immune system. Those who turn 75 years old between 1 […]
New council project will support young people leaving care in Walsall to live independently
The Walsall House Project will provide care leavers with nine-months of intensive support to prepare them for leaving care so that they are ready to live independently. The project also provides opportunities for care leavers to work together in small groups and build a community of support. The project will […]
Mayor of Walsall pays tribute to late Pope Francis
The Mayor of Walsall has paid tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis who died on Sunday 21 April 2025. Councillor Anthony Harris, the Mayor of Walsall, said, “It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. On behalf of the borough of Walsall, […]
Council Leader calls upon cross-border support to tackle illegal off-road bikes
In a letter to Staffordshire Police, the Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s office, and to the Canal & River Trust, Councillor Perry has requested a roundtable discussion to devise a joint operational approach to address the issue. The letter explains Councillor Perry’s concerns about off-road vehicles, the dangers they […]
Creatives converge in Walsall for inspiring weekend of ideas and innovation
The Saturday Symposium focused on photography with guest speakers including photographer, curator, filmmaker and conceptual artist Dr Pogus Caesar; photographer, director and publisher Rachell Smith; editorial and commercial beauty and fashion photographer Tina Eisen and featured a keynote from multi-award-winning photographer Garry Hunter. The day was hosted by Walsall-based photographer […]