A previously disused polytunnel at Grenfell Allotments, transformed into a vibrant, inclusive learning space is now being actively used by SEND students from Walsall College. SEND students, Partners and Councillors at the new Grenfell Allotments Polytunnel The project is the result of partnership working between Walsall-based civil engineering and infrastructure […]

With colder weather conditions expected, residents are encouraged to take steps to keep warm and well, with a yellow cold-health alert in effect from Tuesday 17 February until Friday 20 February across the West Midlands. Yellow cold health alert. The yellow alert is likely to have minor impacts on health […]

Walsall town centre is set to come alive with exotic flavours as the popular four-day Continental Street Market makes its return to Park Street this February. A previous continental street market held in Walsall Town Centre Running from Wednesday 25 February to Saturday 28 February 2026, this much-loved market will give […]

Walsall’s leisure centres are offering a wide range of activities to keep children and families entertained this February half-term. From Monday 16 February to Sunday 22 February 2026, Bloxwich, Oak Park, Walsall Gala, and Darlaston Leisure Centres will open their doors for a variety of sessions designed to keep children and […]

Walsall Council’s budget for 2026/27 was considered and approved by Cabinet on Wednesday 11 February 2026 and will now proceed to Full Council on Thursday 26 February 2026. “ Walsall Council continues to demonstrate strong and robust financial management, and our financial standing continues to compare favourably with similar local […]

Planning permission has been granted for the transformation of King George V Playing Field, which will see new facilities and enhancements to the park delivered over the next two years The application proposes demolition of the existing Pavilion building, making way for a new Pavilion and opportunities for a café, […]

With colder weather conditions expected, residents are encouraged to take steps to keep warm and well, with a yellow cold-health alert in effect from Friday 13 February 2026 until Monday 16 February 2026 across the West Midlands. Yellow cold health alert. The yellow alert is likely to have minor impacts […]

Aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners came together at Bloxwich Launchpad on Monday 9 February for the Start Up & Grow event, delivered as part of the West Midlands Business Festival 2026. The free half-day workshop welcomed early businesses and start-ups to the newly opened Launchpad in Market Place, Bloxwich, […]

The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison, officially opened a new purpose-built care home in Brownhills this week, marking a significant investment in high-quality care for older residents across the borough. he new care home provides 90 en-suite bedrooms and is registered to deliver nursing, dementia and residential care, helping […]