The Mayor of Walsall and local families enjoyed a fun-filled, variety-show themed afternoon in Bloxwich last week, as part of the council’s successful Holiday Activity and Food programme. ‘Sassy’s Got Talent’, hosted by Sassy Sensory Surprises was an afternoon for eligible families to come along and get involved with a […]
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Health advice for Walsall residents as heat health alert is issued
With temperatures expected to rise this week, Walsall residents are advised to take steps to stay well during the hot weather, as the UK Health Security Agency (in partnership with the Met Office) has issued an amber heat health alert for the West Midlands. This will be in place from […]
VJ Day 80 commemorations taking place in Walsall
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 […]
By-election called for Pelsall Ward
A by-election to elect a new representative for the Pelsall Ward of Walsall Council will be held on Thursday 11 September 2025. A by-election to elect a new representative for the Pelsall Ward of Walsall Council will be held on Thursday 11 September 2025. The vacancy has arisen following the […]
Town centre car park cleared of crime and anti-social behaviour
Walsall Council has worked with West Midlands Police to address reports of anti-social behaviour, drug misuse, fly-tipping and rough sleeping at a town centre car park. Following complaints from residents and local businesses, officers from Walsall Council’s Community Safety, Community Protection, Asset Management and Parking Enforcement teams joined police for […]
Largest ever haul of illegal vapes and counterfeit goods uncovered in Walsall raid
Approximately £1.4 million of illegal vapes and counterfeit goods have been uncovered by Walsall Trading Standards officers following a joint operation with specialist sniffer dogs. The enforcement activity, part of the national Operation CeCe crackdown on illicit tobacco and vapes, took place on Thursday July 25, 2025. Officers initially visited […]
Lakeside Live Festival returns to Walsall Arboretum for a free day of music and fun
Lakeside Live festival returns to Walsall on Sunday 17 August 2025, promising a day of electrifying performances, family-friendly fun, and diverse food options, all completely free to attend. The annual community music festival will take from 12:00pm to 6:00pm at the Walsall Arboretum Bandstand. The line-up of this year’s festival […]
Two more community shops open in Walsall
Walsall Council is continuing its commitment to supporting families access essentials through the cost of living crisis with the launch of two new community shops in the first week of August. Lucy’s Pantry officially opened the doors to its new, expanded premises at Saddlers Shopping Centre on Tuesday 5 August, […]
Primary pupils win banner competition to inspire litter picking
Twelve primary school pupils from across Walsall have been announced as the winners of a borough-wide competition to design banners promoting litter picking and tackling environmental waste. Twelve primary school pupils from across Walsall have been announced as the winners of a borough-wide competition to design banners promoting litter picking […]
Over 400 families sign up to a summer of fun in Walsall
440 families in Walsall have already signed up to the council’s newly launched Summer Adventure Passport. The passport is a free activity booklet packed full of fun, educational challenges aimed at families with children aged 0-5. Since 11 July, parents have been able to collect their passport from libraries and […]