A flag raising ceremony was held outside Walsall Council House on Monday 22 June 2026 to kick start the borough’s Armed Forces Day celebrations. In preparation for this coming Sunday, set to be a day of celebration and commemoration of Walsall’s armed forces and uniformed services, the council proudly raised […]

Walsall is taking the next steps in a major programme to improve access to green spaces, support biodiversity and tackle health inequalities across the borough. The programme brings together partners from across the public, voluntary, community and environmental sectors to develop a shared, long-term approach to creating healthier natural spaces […]

Bookings have gone live for Walsall Council’s successful Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme running this summer. *Eligible families can see what’s on and book fun activities for children and young people via the Walsall Council booking portal: https://haf.walsall.gov.uk/Account/Login The HAF programme brings together a four-week programme of holiday fun for […]

With high temperatures forecast, Walsall residents are being urged to take extra precautions during the hot weather. The UK Health Security Agency (in partnership with the Met Office) has issued an amber heat health alert for the West Midlands, in place from 22 June 2026. This means weather impacts are […]

Walsall Virtual School is proud to be part of the Aspire2Uni (A2U) programme, which has received a national award at the prestigious 2026 National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) Awards. The school, alongside five other regional Virtual Schools in Dudley, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Staffordshire is a key partner in the A2U […]

A new exhibition celebrating Walsall’s rich heritage has officially launched, showcasing the work of Walsall College students who have recreated historic photos of local historian, Jack Haddock. Photography of Jack Haddock seen through the lens of Walsall College Students Led by Walsall Council, the initiative was delivered in partnership with […]

Walsall Council has appointed a former Royal Military Police (RMP) serviceman as its new Armed Forces Champion for the 2026/27 municipal year. Councillor Pete Sutton, who served with the 3rd Battalion Staffordshire Regiment and 116 Provost Company (V), 4 Regiment Royal Military Police, has been named the council’s Armed Forces […]

Volunteers have helped give Pleck Park a fresh new look ahead of this year’s Green Flag Award judging. The project saw six volunteers spend time restoring park furniture across the site, helping to improve the appearance of one of Walsall’s most valued green spaces. The work was supported by a donation of […]

Walsall Council is supporting Loneliness Awareness Week (15–21 June 2026) by encouraging residents to come together, start conversations and build stronger community connections. Led nationally by Marmalade Trust, this year’s theme, “Giving Loneliness a Voice,” aims to break down stigma and remind people that loneliness is a natural human emotion […]

Walsall Council Public Health is encouraging women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 to check if they are due to attend their cervical screening appointment this Cervical Screening Awareness Week (15–21 June 2026). Cervical screening saves lives by detecting changes early, before cancer can develop. Cervical screening […]