Bringing Communities Together
Walsall is turning global climate conversations into practical support for residents this winter. The Walsall Energy Action Project (WEAP) will be hosting a free community drop-in event, the “Winter Warm Up,” at Walsall Town Hall on Tuesday 9 December. The event runs from 10am to 2pm and is designed to […]
Crowds filled Walsall town centre on Saturday 29 November for the return of the official Christmas Lights Switch-On event, representing a 34% increase on the previous Saturday. Picture of Walsall Christmas Tree, Sacha Jones,Santa, Mrs Claus and the Mayor of Walsall. Visitors and residents alike enjoyed a packed programme of […]
The Walsall Town Centre Framework, a visionary yet deliverable plan for Walsall town centre, is due to be approved by Cabinet on Wednesday 10 December. The new document will provide the council and its partners with a framework for the development of Walsall Town Centre over the next 5, 10 and 15-years, […]
The start of December sees the marking of a poignant time to remember loved ones and Walsall Council is observing National Grief Awareness Week (Tuesday 2 and Monday 8 December 2025) and encouraging residents to engage with this important, and often taboo subject. “ Losing a loved one at any […]
Parents and carers across Walsall are reminded to complete the school flu vaccination consent form if they have not already done so. Many families may have missed the information sent out by schools, and Walsall Council Public Health and NHS Black Country ICB are keen to ensure every child has […]
The Wizard of Oz Christmas Pantomime, festive gifts and wreath making sessions, Classical Orchestra, ‘Rock n Pop’ festive gigs are just a few of the events coming up at Walsall Council’s venues this December. HIGHLIGHT The Wizard of Oz – Christmas Pantomime Saturday 6 December – Sunday 21 December, 7.30pm. From […]
Drop-in sessions in Walsall are taking place next week, for parents and carers who may need help with their primary school applications. Walsall Council’s school admissions team will be on hand to help at sessions in Willenhall, Darlaston, Blakenall and the Lichfield Street Library Hub in Walsall town centre. Children […]
Ahead of this weekend’s Black Friday and next week’s Cyber Monday, Walsall Council is advising residents on the harm of scams, and how to avoid them. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend promotions take place during the last weekend of November. Deals and bargains are all too prevalent as […]
Councillors and volunteers have come together to keep one of Walsall’s cherished green spaces clean following significant resurfacing works. On Thursday 13 November, Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison and Councillor Suky Samra, Portfolio Holder for Street Scene, rolled up their sleeves to take part in a community litter pick […]
Walsall Council will hold its official Christmas lights switch on at The Bridge by the Sister Dora Statue in the town centre on Saturday 29 November from 5.30pm. The town’s Christmas lights will be officially switched on, after a community countdown, by local special guest, Married At First Sight (MAFS) […]
