Bringing Communities Together
This week Walsall Council has welcomed the arrival of Lime Bikes across the borough as part of a scheme to boost active travel across the West Midlands. The fleet of state-of-the-art e-bikes has been wheeled out across the borough this week, replacing the existing West Midlands Cycle Hire scheme following […]
If you are looking for fun and exciting ways to keep families and young people entertained this half-term, Walsall Council’s visitor attractions have put together an incredible lineup of ideas and activities. From big spooky celebrations and the Big Bounce to roller skating at Walsall’s leisure centres, Walsall Best Start Family […]
Walsall Council’s EnviroCrime trailer will visit communities across the borough next week, giving residents the opportunity to speak to officers, raise concerns about litter and environmental crime, and find out more about the action being taken to keep their local areas clean. The trailer will also provide information about services […]
Walsall Council Trading Standards is reminding families to stay savvy when buying costumes and props, highlighting the risks associated with poor-quality products The warning comes as Halloween approaches, with costumes, decorations and props widely available from shops and online retailers. Children’s costumes are legally classed as toys and should carry […]
Walsall Council has signed an agreement with Total Developments to support the delivery of a major new employment scheme within the Walsall Growth Zone, unlocking significant inward investment, new jobs and economic growth for the borough. The agreement, signed in September 2026, will provide funding towards the enabling and […]
Local organisations are being invited to apply for funding to help residents manage financial pressures, improve their financial wellbeing and build greater long-term stability. Walsall Council is inviting applications from voluntary, community, faith and not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects that can help residents navigate financial challenges, access the right advice […]
Walsall is set to benefit from £222,000 of Government funding to help improve access to healthy and affordable food for residents. The funding forms part of the Government’s new Good Food Neighbourhoods programme, which is investing almost £10 million across 45 local authorities in England with some of the highest […]
More than 2,000 people came together in Walsall town centre to celebrate creativity, music, making and local talent at this year’s Walsall MakerFest. The free event, held on Saturday 26 September, transformed Walsall Town Hall and the surrounding town centre into a vibrant celebration of creativity, with activities taking place […]
Work to deliver the next phase of the Sprint bus scheme in Walsall will begin on Monday 5 October. The Phase 2 works will deliver improvements along Darwall Street and Lichfield Street in Walsall town centre, together with further improvements at the Skip Lane inbound and outbound bus stops. The […]
Fifteen primary schools across Walsall have joined the award-winning Little Heroes campaign, a successful initiative that helps children develop positive attendance habits while building the confidence and resilience they need to thrive in school. Originally developed by Staffordshire County Council, Little Heroes encourages children to be ‘Here Every Day, Ready […]
