Bringing Communities Together
A new Mayor for the borough has been appointed following the annual Mayor Making ceremony in the Council Chamber in Walsall on Monday 18 May 2026. The Mayor of Walsall and Consort, Sue Fleming The ceremony is one of the highlights in Walsall’s civic calendar, with the new Mayor receiving […]
The ‘Voices of Hope’ choir was formed to build a sense of community for those who foster. Since the start of the year, the choir has united through music and song, and last week they performed for the very first time. Made up of Walsall Council’s foster carers and the […]
Walsall Council is delighted to announce the opening of Ten.8 afterimage, a major new exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall, produced in partnership with International Curators Forum (ICF), running from 1 May to 13 September 2026. Admission is free for all visitors. Davis – Monolith One 1992 © Franklyn […]
Walsall Council is proud to join the nationwide celebration of Foster Care Fortnight 2026, running from Monday 11 May to Sunday 24 May. Foster Care Fortnight is delivered by leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network, and is one of the UK’s biggest campaigns to raise awareness of fostering, celebrate foster […]
Read the latest newsletter from Walsall Council’s Licensing Team This edition features news about driver licensing document checks and MOT bay information. You can also find out about grants available for switching to electric vehicles and guidance around ‘ghost plates’ and safety compliance. Licensing newsletter April 2026 (download PDF 559KB)
Walsall Council is marking Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from 11 to 17 May, by encouraging residents to take simple, practical actions to support mental wellbeing. Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 This year’s national theme, ‘Take Action’, focuses on how small, everyday steps can help improve mental health, both […]
The Local Election results for Walsall Council 2026 can be found below: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/voting-and-elections/election/local-election-results-walsall-borough-2026
Excitement is building for FotoFest 2026 as a standout and diverse line-up of speakers has been announced for the highly anticipated visual expo coming to Walsall this May with only a few days left to secure tickets. Taking place at The Crossing at St Pauls, Walsall, on Saturday 9 May, […]
Frontline workers, community groups and volunteers across Walsall are encouraged to take up free online training to support everyday conversations with residents about food, nutrition and managing healthier choices. Free food and nutrition training. The sessions are aimed at people who regularly speak to individuals, families or communities about food, […]
Walsall Council is inviting residents across the borough to have open conversations on death, dying and bereavement to raise awareness of Dying Matters Awareness Week. Dying Matters Awareness Week, which takes place between Monday 4 and Sunday 10 May 2026, is an annual campaign led by charity, Hospice UK, which […]
