Bringing Communities Together
The Bloxwich Launchpad team is getting ready for the festive period and reflecting on a fantastic first few months since opening the doors at the beginning of September. Bloxwich Launchpad offers a range of support services for local residents, and business support for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The newly refurbished […]
Walsall Council is joining partners in urging parents to think carefully before buying off-road motorbikes or e-scooters as Christmas presents this year – due to the law around their use. Credit – West Midlands Police Buying such presents could prove to be an expensive mistake as off-road vehicles – which […]
Walsall Council has successfully prosecuted three individuals for littering offences. All three cases resulted in fines after defendants failed to pay Fixed Penalty Notices issued for depositing and leaving litter in public areas. On 20 October 2025, Mr Henry Carless, of Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, was convicted at Birmingham & Solihull Magistrates’ Court […]
Walsall Council has released opening times for its services ahead of the festive period. Walsall Council – Civic Centre Office (for resident enquiries): Monday 22 December – 8.45am–5.15pm Tuesday 23 December – 8.45am–5.15pm Wednesday 24 December – closed Thursday 25 December – closed Friday 26 December – closed Monday 29 December – 8.45am–5.15pm […]
Walsall volunteer litter pickers have delivered their most successful year yet, with record participation, record collections, and national recognition for outstanding community engagement. Throughout 2025, volunteers across Walsall collected an extraordinary 20,780 bags of litter, far surpassing last year’s total of 13,854. This was achieved through an incredible 10,837volunteer hours, reflecting a continued rise in community pride. The Great […]
Walsall Council is encouraging residents of all ages to get creative and learn more about the region’s incredible ancient past by taking part in the Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark Fossil of the Year Art Competition. Walsall Council is encouraging residents of all ages to get creative and learn more […]
Walsall Council’s Trading Standards team has seized approximately £150,000 worth of counterfeit goods from three stalls at Bescot Market. The joint operation, with West Midlands Police and representatives from private-sector brand protection teams, took place on Sunday December 7 Items seized included counterfeit clothing and fake Apple AirPods, many of which […]
With budding creatives and thriving businesses, Walsall is a vibrant borough which has a lot to offer shoppers looking for their loved ones’ next favourite Christmas presents. The New Art Gallery Walsall gift shop In the run up to the festive season, many creatives, artists and crafters, spend months preparing, […]
Staff from the charity Care Packs and volunteers from global technology company Cisco, including the Chief Executive Sarah Walker, will be adding a little festive cheer by delivering early Christmas presents to some of Walsall’s most vulnerable families. South and Central Walsall Family Hub On Wednesday 17 December 2025, volunteers […]
Walsall Council has launched a public consultation asking residents, community groups and partners to help shape the borough’s long-term approach to housing. The Walsall Borough Housing Strategy will set out the vision and framework for future housing across our borough up to 2040 to ensure that people have access to […]
