Bringing Communities Together
After fundraising for a year, Pelsall Ladies Choir have donated 150 Comfort Cases to Walsall Council to support children in foster care. Comfort Cases are backpacks which contain essential items children may need when entering emergency care. Items include things such as toiletries, pyjamas, a blanket, a cuddly toy, and […]
A church in Walsall is leading by example in the move towards Net Zero. Rushall Parish Church is the first in the Lichfield Diocese to be awarded the Gold standard in the Eco Awards, the highest award available. The Eco Church awards highlight churches that take action in a number […]
A major construction milestone was reached for the new Willenhall Railway Station over the weekend when a 77-tonne footbridge was successfully craned into place, marking a significant step forward for the Black Country rail route. The intricate overnight operation saw a massive 450-tonne crane carefully lift sections of the footbridge […]
A new funding pot is launching on Wednesday 16 July 2025 to support heritage-related projects in Walsall. Community groups and voluntary sector organisations will be able to apply for grants through ‘Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund’, of up to £10,000 per project, thanks to funding from The National Lottery […]
The businessman who was once voted the best boss in the country is backing a bright future for Walsall. Poundland founder Steve Smith Steve Smith launched the retail chain Poundland in 1990. From humble beginnings he worked his way up from selling on market stalls to running the multi-million-pound retail […]
A three-day pop-up exhibition celebrating the borough’s inspiring women through art will take place this July. ‘My Queen’ will run from 15 to 17 July 2025 at The New Art Gallery Walsall, with a special open day on Tuesday 15 July at 12.30pm. Organised by LGK in The Community, the […]
Carriageway resurfacing works on the M6 Junction 9 roundabout will be taking place every night from Sunday 20 July to Friday 8 August between 10pm and 5am. Whilst working is taking place the whole roundabout, including exits from, and accesses to, the motorway will be closed. Roadworks Alert Anyone passing […]
A teacher who tragically died whilst saving approximately 50 children from drowning on a school trip has been awarded an Elizabeth Emblem. Daily Mail front page from October 1988 Bernard Butt was on a school trip to Egypt in 1988. Until his tragic death, Mr Butt was teaching at the […]
The Mayor of Walsall has called on residents to take pride in the borough and celebrate everything great about the region on Black Country Day on Monday 14 July 2025. Black Country Day celebrates and honours the region’s rich industrial legacy and global contributions, while promoting pride and unity across […]
A report outlining the key priorities for Public Health in 2025/26 will be presented at Walsall Council’s Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 10 July 2025. Improving and protecting the health of our communities through different initiatives. Presented by Councillor Gary Flint, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Health […]
