Bringing Communities Together
A newly established UK charity has donated 50 care packages with essential household supplies to Walsall Council’s Family Hubs to assist vulnerable families experiencing poverty. Care Packs, a national charity with an extensive network of corporate organisations and leaders, donated the packages, which form Phase 1 of its relief programme […]
Smokers attending Walsall Manor’s Emergency Department (ED) will now be offered support to help them quit, as part of a new initiative. Alison Yates (left) and the Tobacco Dependency Team at Walsall Manor Hospital. Walsall Council Public Health has commissioned Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust to provide evidence-based smoking cessation support […]
Councillor Mike Bird, newly elected Leader of Walsall Council, has pledged decisive action against fly-tippers, describing them as “the scourge of the Borough.” His announcement follows the presentation of the Enforcement Working Group’s report to Cabinet on 16 July. Key measures to ‘put the force back in enforcement’ include a […]
A new dedicated infant play zone has been officially opened at Swannies Field, Blakenall. The new playground features a variety of equipment designed specifically for infants and junior children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for kids of all ages. Improvements have also been made to the existing junior play […]
International defence company Babcock, based in Walsall, is just one of the West Midlands’ innovative businesses that will help accelerate the advanced engineering sector. The West Midlands Growth Plan has identified advanced engineering, including electric vehicles and battery technology, as one of five high-growth sectors that has the potential to […]
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison, and the Leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Mike Bird, have paid tribute to former Walsall Mayor, John O’Hare, following news of his passing. Mr O’Hare, a member of the Conservative party, was first elected to Walsall Council on 6 October 1988, representing the […]
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 […]
A free celebratory event will take place at Walsall Arboretum on Saturday 26 July 2025, inviting residents from across the borough to come together and honour South Asian Heritage Month. A women with henna on her palms, standing in front of a floral backdrop The community event has been organised by […]
A record-breaking 14 Green Flag Awards have been awarded to Walsall’s parks and green spaces. The awards judge parks and green spaces across many factors including safety, maintenance, cleanliness, community involvement and management. Walsall’s achievement of 14 awards is a record for the area and the most across the Black […]
Sessions offering free bike checks and repairs will take place at Brownhills Community Centre across July. The Fix Learn Ride sessions are delivered by bike2life as part of Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival. They will take place at Brownhills Community Centre on July 17, 24 and 31, from 10am to […]
