Bringing Communities Together
Families across Walsall are invited to enjoy a spooktacular celebration at our Family Hubs this October – and it’s all completely free. Children aged 0–5 can take part in Halloween-themed arts and crafts, creepy sensory play, pumpkin decorating, and spooky story time from 27-30 October 2025. Book your space by […]
Across the borough, parades and services are taking place on Remembrance Sunday to pay tribute to the men and women of the armed forces. In Walsall, the Remembrance Day parade through the town centre and service at the Cenotaph in Bradford Place will take place on Sunday 9 November 2025. […]
The first phase of work on Walsall’s ‘Connected Gateway’ project has completed. The ground floor of the Saddlers Centre, known as Bradford Mall, has been given a makeover as part of the scheme that will create a better arrival experience into the town. L-R Andrew Bruton (Speller Mecalfe), Cllr Adrian […]
A new West Midlands programme promising to connect hundreds of 18 to 21-year-olds with jobs and training opportunities launched in Walsall last week. Named the ‘West Midlands Youth Trailblazer’, the £5m scheme promises to find creative and innovative ways for young people to access meaningful work and will equip them […]
Work has officially begun on the Bloxwich Stafford Road Sports Club refurbishment project, with contractors starting on site the 29th September 2025. The scheme is scheduled for completion by the start of December 2025. The centre has received £180,820.45 funding from Walsall Council’s Community Capital programme, which is funded by […]
On Wednesday 15 October 2025, Bloxwich Launchpad was formally opened by the Mayor of Walsall at a special celebration event, bringing together partners and stakeholders from across the borough who have been instrumental in its success. The centre opened to the public at the beginning of September and so far, […]
A six-week public consultation to seek feedback on Walsall Council’s budget proposals for 2026/27 begins on Thursday 16 October 2025 and will remain open until midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025. “ Every council has a statutory responsibility to set a balanced budget, and I am confident that our track […]
Walsall Council will soon be asking for views on a draft version of its new local plan. The Walsall Borough Local Plan is a blueprint that will guide how the borough grows and develops over the next 15 years. The Local Plan is essential for ensuring that Walsall meets its […]
Walsall Council is proud to support over 200 kinship families in the borough. Kinship families were invited to attend a special celebration event at Bescot Stadium. Kinship care is when a child lives full-time or most of the time with a relative or close family friend, usually because their parents are […]
The Walsall Energy Action Project (WEAP) successfully hosted a free energy-saving group session this Autumn, providing vital tips and advice to over 100 Walsall residents struggling with the rising cost of energy. Organisers of the Walsall Energy Action Project at the event The session, which took place on Thursday 25 […]
