Walsall residents can now benefit from a council-backed scheme designed to support affordable, low-carbon home improvements through Switch Together. Solar panels on a roof of a house with windows The scheme helps households explore greener options such as solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps and smarter energy tariffs, with clear […]
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Inspectors say Walsall has made ‘significant development’ to support children and young people with SEND needs
Following a three-week inspection in December 2025, Ofsted and CQC have published a report on Walsall’s Local Area Partnership. The partnership – made up of Walsall Council and the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) – provides services to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities […]
Walsall Children’s Services shortlisted for prestigious 2026 LGC Award
Walsall Council’s Children’s Services team has been announced as a finalist for a prestigious award at this year’s Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards. The council’s team is a finalist in the Children’s Services category following a submission that centred around the service’s eight-year transformational journey and underpinning vision: Walsall Right […]
An outstanding year for Children’s Services at Walsall Council
A portfolio holder briefing about children’s services will take place at a full council meeting in Walsall on Thursday 26 February 2026. Councillor Mark Statham will present the report on Thursday 26 February 2026. Members will receive a report set out by Councillor Mark Statham, Portfolio Holder for Children’s, Families […]
Ryecroft Community Centre improvements complete, creating net zero exemplar for Walsall
Work has now been completed at Ryecroft Community Centre, transforming the building into a net zero exemplar and demonstrating how existing community buildings can be retrofitted to face challenges of climate change. The project, supported by Walsall Council and delivered in partnership with local organisations, has turned the Ryecroft Community […]
All aboard, next stop Bloxwich
A new partnership between Walsall Council and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is set to give 20 Walsall residents the chance to transform the way they travel this spring. Bloxwich High Street. The joint initiative between the Council’s Net Zero and Healthy Spaces team and TfWM will offer a week’s […]
New life for Grenfell Allotments polytunnel through partnership supporting SEND students
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 […]
Cold-health alert issued for West Midlands
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 […]
Popular Continental Street Market returns to Walsall
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 […]
Half-Term fun at Walsall Leisure Centres
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 […]








