The 1.2km route will comprise of a segregated cycleway and shared walking and cycling path between Pinson Road and the Rose Hill / Bilston Lane junction. The scheme connects to the Noose Lane to Pinson Road Cycle scheme, which is currently under construction, and aims to provide an onward dedicated […]
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Protect yourself with the spring COVID-19 vaccine during World Immunisation Week
Similar to last year’s spring COVID-19 vaccine roll out, those eligible for a vaccine include adults aged 75 years and over, residents in a care home for older adults and individuals aged six months and over who have a weakened immune system. Those who turn 75 years old between 1 […]
New council project will support young people leaving care in Walsall to live independently
The Walsall House Project will provide care leavers with nine-months of intensive support to prepare them for leaving care so that they are ready to live independently. The project also provides opportunities for care leavers to work together in small groups and build a community of support. The project will […]
Mayor of Walsall pays tribute to late Pope Francis
The Mayor of Walsall has paid tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis who died on Sunday 21 April 2025. Councillor Anthony Harris, the Mayor of Walsall, said, “It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis. On behalf of the borough of Walsall, […]
Council Leader calls upon cross-border support to tackle illegal off-road bikes
In a letter to Staffordshire Police, the Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s office, and to the Canal & River Trust, Councillor Perry has requested a roundtable discussion to devise a joint operational approach to address the issue. The letter explains Councillor Perry’s concerns about off-road vehicles, the dangers they […]
Creatives converge in Walsall for inspiring weekend of ideas and innovation
The Saturday Symposium focused on photography with guest speakers including photographer, curator, filmmaker and conceptual artist Dr Pogus Caesar; photographer, director and publisher Rachell Smith; editorial and commercial beauty and fashion photographer Tina Eisen and featured a keynote from multi-award-winning photographer Garry Hunter. The day was hosted by Walsall-based photographer […]
Black Country plan to improve cycling and walking approved at Cabinet
The Black Country Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Plan, produced by the Black Country local authorities will deliver a high-quality active travel network to Walsall residents and the wider Black Country over the next ten years in a shift towards more sustainable ways of transport. The plan proposes a 135km network […]
School Pupils Have a ‘Wheelie Good’ Time at Walsall Depot
A group of 12 students from Ryders Hayes Primary School, representing each year group, took part in an educational visit to observe firsthand how waste is collected and processed within the borough. This visit was part of the school’s Eco-Committee projects, which focus on biodiversity, litter, and recycling. The tour offered an […]
Catch up vaccination clinics to take place in Walsall for school aged children
The clinics will be delivered by Vaccination UK, offering the DTP and MenACWY vaccines for children currently in year 9 or above and the HPV vaccine for children in year 8 or above. MMR vaccinations are also being offered to school-aged children who have missed one or both doses. The […]
Walsall Council and Countryside Properties agree way forward with Wards Keep estate in Darlaston
The original planning agreement for the development required a Management Plan that would hand control of the open spaces to residents at the Darlaston estate, where 205 new homes were built by Countryside Properties in 2022. However, Walsall Council entered into a dispute with the developer following breaches of planning […]