Work to transform Walsall town centre has reached another milestone, with demolition of the buildings on Park Street now underway. The latest phase of works marks an important step in delivering the long-term regeneration of the town centre, creating improved public spaces and better connectivity residents, visitors and businesses. Ahead […]
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World Breastfeeding Week highlights year-round support for Walsall families
Walsall Council has marked World Breastfeeding Week with a programme of activity celebrating the support available to local families, including BabyFest, the launch of a new breastfeeding room and weekly peer support groups across the borough. Throughout the week, local families were able to access a range of events, information […]
Middlemore Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre shortlisted for national recycling award
Walsall Council’s Middlemore Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) has been shortlisted for a national award recognising excellence in recycling and waste management. Walsall Council has been named as a finalist in the HWRC of the Year category at the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) Celebration Awards 2026. The […]
More than 450 children begin their school readiness adventure with Walsall’s summer passport
More than 450 young children across Walsall have already collected a Summer Ready to Learn Adventure Passport and activity bag in the first three weeks of this year’s scheme, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to thrive when they start school. The free passport is packed with fun, educational […]
Saddlers Centre joins 60+ breastfeeding-friendly venues as new feeding room opens in Walsall
Two new breastfeeding rooms have officially opened at the Saddlers Centre, providing families with a welcoming and comfortable space to feed their babies while visiting Walsall town centre. The new facilities were officially launched on Wednesday 5 August and have been developed through a partnership between local families, Walsall Family […]
BabyFest brings hundreds of Walsall families together for World Breastfeeding Week
More than 100 families enjoyed a day of activities, expert advice and family-focused support at Walsall’s annual BabyFest event, held as part of World Breastfeeding Week. Organised by Walsall Council’s Family Hubs team, the free event on Tuesday 4 August welcomed parents, carers and young children to The New Art […]
Birmingham Women Unite to Give Exhausted Ladies a Wellbeing Reset
A group of Birmingham and Sandwell women came together this week to attend a unique wellbeing evening dedicated to women who spend their lives looking after everyone else while often forgetting to care for themselves. Hosted by Boujie Mom Entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast alongside Tammy Takkar, entrepreneur, CEO of Active […]
Road closures lifted following Barr Beacon fire
Road closures introduced following a fire at Barr Beacon on Sunday 2 August 2026 have now been lifted. Emergency services have completed their work at the scene, and all affected roads have now reopened. Residents and visitors can now travel through the area as normal. “ I would like to […]
Walsall Council and Walsall FC celebrate civic pride through new Third kit launch
Walsall Council and Walsall Football Club have teamed up to celebrate local pride and identity as the club unveils its brand-new Third Kit ahead of the 2026/27 season. The launch video, filmed at Walsall Council House, uses one of the borough’s most historic civic buildings as the backdrop to showcase […]
Planning permission granted for landmark Locksmiths Quarter development in Willenhall
On Thursday 30 July, Walsall Council’s planning committee granted permission for the building of 109 homes in Willenhall. The new neighbourhood, named Locksmiths Quarter, will be built across recently demolished sites at Temple Bar/Stafford Street, Cemetery Road, Villiers Street, New Hall Street and Moat Street. Locksmiths Quarter will provide a […]








