Bringing Communities Together
Anayah Hussain, who attended Rockwood Academy has been a shining star at Alum Rock Football Academy. Her hard work and talent have now caught the eye of Aston Villa U18’s. We couldn’t be prouder of Anayah. Starting out here in her local area, she has become (and will continue to […]
A new exhibition celebrating the invaluable contributions of African Caribbean women from the Windrush Generation is taking place in Walsall as part of Black History Month from 1 to 31 October 2025. The exhibition is free and is hosted by Walsall Black Sisters Collective and supported by Walsall Council and […]
Visitors to Caldmore Community Garden are benefiting from new, fully accessible footpaths. The improvements, carried out by Tarmac, have restored the garden’s paths to a safe condition, making the space more welcoming for all users, particularly wheelchair and pushchair users. The upgraded surfaces also mean rainwater will now run onto the […]
Essential road improvement works are taking place at Walsall cemeteries over the next two weeks to repair potholes and improve access for visitors. The works, which will see road repairs carried out to improve visitor access, will mean cemeteries are closed to vehicles on the following dates: Bloxwich Cemetery – Monday […]
Walsall Council is proud to unveil the next chapter in Willenhall’s transformation, as the first phase of the ambitious Willenhall Framework Plan; a 10-year vision to create a vibrant, connected, and sustainable town, takes another step forward. An illustrative masterplan In partnership with leading developer Keepmoat Homes Ltd, the Council is set […]
Walsall Archives is extending its opening hours to give residents, researchers and history enthusiasts more opportunities to explore the borough’s rich heritage. From Saturday 4 October, Walsall Archives, located at the Lichfield Street Hub, will open on the first Saturday of every month, 10am to 4pm. This will make the […]
Prints by acclaimed 20th century British artists, including Lucian Freud and Frank Auerbach will go on show at The New Art Gallery Walsall later this year. The major exhibition, opening in November, will feature artworks acquired by the Gallery for Walsall’s Permanent Collection through the Cultural Gifts Scheme, administered by […]
Walsall Council is celebrating the first year of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The programme, delivered by the Healthy Spaces team, has delivered more than £26,500 in savings for the community, thanks to the time and resources donated by businesses and volunteers. Across the year, 300 volunteers gave up […]
A new and free school breakfast club in Walsall is proving popular with children and their families. Oakwood School is one of five schools in Walsall currently taking part in the government’s new breakfast club pilot scheme, aiming to give children the best start in life. Oakwood School supports pupils […]
The next phase of the York’s Bridge project in Pelsall is set to begin. The project will provide a new bridge over the Wyrley and Essington Canal along with major carriageway improvements. Practical completion of the project is expected by the end of 2025. From Monday 29 September, Norton Road […]
