Bringing Communities Together
This Blue Monday (19 January 2026), Walsall residents are being reminded of the free and confidential support available across the borough to help with mental wellbeing. Blue Monday is an opportunity, particularly during the colder winter months to pause, check in and prioritise wellbeing. Mental health affects everyone and feeling […]
Walsall Council is championing Big Energy Saving Week (17–23 January) by hosting a series of free, drop-in sessions offering climate and energy support. Residents are invited to visit the Bloxwich Launchpad (WS3 2JF) from Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 January, between 9 am and 1 pm. The sessions are designed […]
Residents, local leaders and healthcare workers will come together on Sunday 18 January 2026, to celebrate the life of Dorothy Wyndlow Pattison better known as Sister Dora. Sister Dora’s statue. The Bridge Walsall The annual thanksgiving service will be held at St. Paul’s at the Crossing, Darwall Street WS1 1DA, […]
Walsall Council has welcomed the publication of the Bloxwich Launchpad Social Value Report, confirming that the regeneration project has delivered an exceptional £1.23 million in social value, significantly exceeding its original target of £277,000. This represents 68% of the overall contract value and reflects the council’s commitment to ensuring every […]
A brand-new facility where Walsall residents can recycle and dispose of their waste will open to the public on Monday 2 February 2026. The new Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) is situated on Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, and is a state-of-art facility which will serve the borough for years to come. […]
Walsall residents and stakeholders are invited to have their say on the needs of people affected by drug and alcohol use in Walsall. The Beacon in Walsall town centre. Walsall Council arranges drug and alcohol support services to help people cut down, stop using substances and stay in recovery. This […]
Walsall residents are being encouraged to seek support if their gambling or someone else’s is impacting their lives. Support is available for those experiencing gambling harms. The new year period can be a challenging time for those experiencing gambling harms, financial pressures and other issues such as poor mental wellbeing. […]
Walsall Council is urging residents to take extra care as Storm Goretti brings further snow, ice and freezing conditions across the borough. A significant spell of snowfall due to Storm Goretti has resulted in difficult travel conditions in many areas. Council teams are continuing to monitor conditions closely and are […]
There is a jam-packed schedule to kickstart 2026 at Walsall’s Family Hubs. Between January and March, there are plenty of free activities, workshops and family support at all four of the council’s Family Hubs across the borough. The Hubs provide a one‑stop shop for local families, offering play sessions, learning […]
The deadline for Walsall parents and carers to submit their child’s primary school application is next week, on Thursday 15 January 2026. Applications should be made for children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 who are due to start primary school from September 2026. Applications can be […]
