Bringing Communities Together
The Mayor of Walsall has congratulated a local teacher for winning a national award. The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison and Colleen Green, Beacon Academy. Colleen Green, Assistant Headteacher at Beacon Academy in Willenhall was surprised to be presented with Jamie Oliver’s 2025 This Morning’s Lifetime Achievement Award back […]
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 […]
A statement from the Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison. “ We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic terrorist incident that happened in Manchester yesterday on Yom Kippur, a holy day. On behalf of the people of Walsall, I’d like to extend my deepest condolences to all those […]
Eligible Walsall residents are being invited to come forward for flu and COVID-19 vaccines this autumn. The vaccination programmes started on 1 September 2025, when flu vaccines became available for young children (aged 2 and 3), pregnant women, and school-aged children, as well as children in risk groups aged 6 […]
A statement from the Mayor of Walsall following the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent. “ We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. She was admired for her lifelong commitment to music, young people, and public service. […]
The UK government is carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. The Emergency Alerts system is […]
Events across the borough paid tribute to the sacrifices made during the Second World War and celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (Wednesday 15 August 2025). Events took place between Saturday 9 August and Saturday 16 August 2025, with community groups, faith organisations and veterans’ associations leading […]
The 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day), which marked the end of the Second World War, takes place on Friday 15 August 2025 and Walsall Council is helping local communities come together to celebrate, remember and reflect. While VE Day on 8 May 1945 meant victory in […]
Two Walsall Council service teams have been shortlisted for national awards. The council’s Bereavement and Leisure Services teams have both been named finalists at the APSE Service Awards 2025. These awards celebrate outstanding performance in local government frontline services. Walsall Council’s Bereavement Services team has been shortlisted for ‘Team of […]
Walsall Council has secured nearly £1 million in funding from the Nature Towns and Cities Fund, delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This funding will support the development of Walsall’s Nature and Health Strategy 2040, aligning with the borough’s “We Are Walsall 2040” vision. In collaboration with the University […]
