Bringing Communities Together
21 colourful and quirky ducks are waiting to be discovered in venues across Walsall. Walsall-based arts charity, RicNic has launched The Big Walsall Waddle walking trail this summer to celebrate their 21st birthday. The charity offers free, creative projects for local children, young people and families. Sponsored by the Canal […]
100 children and young people attended a youth summit in Walsall last week. Running for its second year, the summit was set up to bring young people together to share their views about what it’s like to grow up and live in Walsall, and how it could improve in the […]
Candidates have now been announced for the by-election to elect a new representative for the Pelsall Ward of Walsall Council on Thursday 11 September 2025. The candidates are: Dan Barker, Liberal Democrat Joe Belcher, Green Party Lee Michael James Chapman, The Conservative Party Candidate Graham Eardley, Reform UK Hannah Jones, […]
Located in what was once the Post Office on Market Place, Bloxwich Launchpad is a new and innovative facility that aims to provide a space for local people to access the latest IT technology and training after public consultation showed a need for better digital support in the Walsall market […]
Walsall Council is currently looking to appoint an Independent Person to its Audit Committee. Independent Person The role would particularly suit someone with a keen interest in the Council, an enthusiasm for maintaining high standards in public life and the ability to act objectively with impartiality and maintaining confidentiality at all […]
Walsall Council is marking National Allotments Week 2025, which runs until Sunday 17 August, by celebrating the growing role allotments play in supporting physical and mental wellbeing across the borough. The theme this year is “Allotments and Wellbeing” and focuses on the positive impact of allotment gardening on health, nutrition, […]
The Mayor of Walsall and local families enjoyed a fun-filled, variety-show themed afternoon in Bloxwich last week, as part of the council’s successful Holiday Activity and Food programme. ‘Sassy’s Got Talent’, hosted by Sassy Sensory Surprises was an afternoon for eligible families to come along and get involved with a […]
With temperatures expected to rise this week, Walsall residents are advised to take steps to stay well during the hot weather, as the UK Health Security Agency (in partnership with the Met Office) has issued an amber heat health alert for the West Midlands. This will be in place from […]
A by-election to elect a new representative for the Pelsall Ward of Walsall Council will be held on Thursday 11 September 2025. A by-election to elect a new representative for the Pelsall Ward of Walsall Council will be held on Thursday 11 September 2025. The vacancy has arisen following the […]
Walsall Council has worked with West Midlands Police to address reports of anti-social behaviour, drug misuse, fly-tipping and rough sleeping at a town centre car park. Following complaints from residents and local businesses, officers from Walsall Council’s Community Safety, Community Protection, Asset Management and Parking Enforcement teams joined police for […]
