Bringing Communities Together
More than 160 passionate and ambitious leaders, residents, and partners from across the borough came together at the first We Are Walsall 2040 conference. We are Walsall 2040 conference at the University of Wolverhampton’s Walsall Campus. They celebrated shared successes and explored new ways to collaborate, working towards making Walsall […]
A new book highlighting LGBTQ+ Voices and promoting authenticity was presented to Walsall Archives by local artist and author Fynn O’Connor on Friday 20 June 2025 as part of Pride Month. The book being presented to the Archives team by Author Fynn O’Connor Written during the COVID lockdowns, the book […]
A new youth hub is coming to Walsall town centre this summer. The former Clive Marks school uniform shop in the Saddlers Shopping Centre is being transformed into a place where young people can chill out and have fun in a safe space. Funded by UK Government, the hub is […]
Walsall Council’s road safety team is offering free cycling education during the Summer holidays. Bikeability is a scheme designed to help children, young people and adults develop essential cycling skills and confidence. The scheme is delivered by the council, in partnership with Active Travel England and Bikeability.org.uk. Four weeks of […]
On Saturday 21st June was the opening of a new institute in Birmingham Green Lane. Madrasah Ameer Hamzah is named in honor of the uncle of our Noble Prophet ﷺ – Sayyiduna Ameer Hamzah and my late twin brother Hamzah, whose life and legacy continue to inspire our mission. This […]
Walsall Libraries will host an exhibition and events celebrating Britain’s black ballet dancers. The ‘Black British Ballet Exhibition’ will be hosted at Lichfield Street Hub Library, open now until July 30, 2025. The exhibition will include 20 to 30 images taken over the past 60 years, archive posters, and audio […]
The EnviroCrime Roadshow will take place at Willenhall Market from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday 30th April. This visit is part of the council’s EnviroCrime project, which involves officers patrolling local communities, investigating incidents of fly-tipped waste and litter, identifying the responsible parties, and addressing the root causes through education. […]
The Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Conference on Thursday 26 June at Walsall Football Club will look at improving opportunities and systems to support the wellbeing of Walsall residents, including neurodiverse communities. Walsall Council’s Public Health team undertook a suicide audit in 2022. It highlighted neurodiversity as a key theme, and it […]
All six perpetrators will now be required to pay substantial fines for improper disposal of waste. These cases were all adjudicated at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 24 March 2025. “ It is appalling to witness both visitors to the borough and local residents showing such disrespect for our communities. Shame […]
This May, Walsall Council venues are buzzing with creative workshops, family activities, inspiring exhibitions and top entertainment. The New Art Gallery Walsall hosts artist talks, eco-art discussions, printmaking sessions, and fun drop-ins for kids. Walsall Arena & Arts Centre presents a packed line-up of live music, comedy, and tributes to […]
