Bringing Communities Together
Five local organisations have joined an initiative to deliver free energy-related support to Walsall residents. The Walsall Energy Action Project (WEAP) launched in 2024. Since then, it has provided more than 3,000 residents with energy-saving and climate action advice. The WEAP is a partnership between Ryecroft NRC, Aaina Community Hub […]
Walsall Council’s children’s services have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. His Majesty’s Ofsted inspectors described Walsall Council as a place where children are at the heart of, in a report published today, Tuesday 8 July 2025. The accolade builds upon the council’s previous rating of ‘good’ in 2021 and puts […]
With high temperatures forecasted, 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) issues an amber heat health alert for the West Midlands. The alert is in place from Friday 11 July to […]
Walsall Council launches new Summer Adventure Passport of activities to enrich children’s experiences and skills over the summer holiday. We’re delighted to launch our Summer Adventure Passport a free activity booklet packed full of fun, engaging, and educational challenges, specially created to support early development and encourage children to take […]
A half-day event focusing on preventing drug-related deaths will take place on Tuesday 16 September from 9am to 1pm at Manor Farm Community Association. Preventing drug-related deaths in Walsall. Drug-related deaths in England are at their highest level since records began and changes to illegal drug markets are increasing the […]
Work has commenced on improvements to three parks and play areas in Walsall. The £470,000 project will be delivered on behalf of One Palfrey Big Local, with funding from Local Trust, following consultation with residents which identified green spaces for investment. As part of the work, the play area at […]
Bookings have gone live for Walsall Council’s successful Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme. Eligible families can book activities for the summer programme that will take place for four weeks this summer: Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August Monday 4 August – Friday 8 August Monday 11 August – […]
As part of nation-wide campaign to tackle knife crime, Walsall Council is hosting a Knife Surrender Van in King Georges Playing Fields today 1 July from 2pm to 6pm. The knife surrender van is in Walsall Funded by the Home Office, the surrender van provides a safe and anonymous way […]
Walsall Council is restoring the popular Three Men in a Boat clock as part of ongoing Town Centre revamp The Three Men in a Boat automaton and clock was once a popular fixture in the Saddlers Shopping Centre and a proud part of Walsall’s shopping experience. Standing proudly in the […]
Walsall Arboretum will be the stage for a full day of live music and family fun at the Bostin’ Black Country Bash on Saturday 5 July, bringing together a diverse line-up of local talent in celebration of the Black Country’s rich cultural heritage. King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys will […]
