Walsall Council’s Catering Team has achieved the Food for Life Served Here Bronze certification from the Soil Association in recognition of the healthy, nutritious meals it provides to pupils at 35 primary schools across the borough. Food for Life Served Here is an independently assessed certification that recognises caterers for serving […]

Following a special meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 26 August 2026, the latest version of the Walsall Borough Local Plan is ready to enter the next phase of consultation, giving time for the council to meet the Government’s end of December deadline. The publication Walsall Borough Local Plan takes into […]

On Saturday 12 September 2026, the people of Walsall are invited to The New Art Gallery Walsall for a drop-in event to mark the launch of an exciting new art trail coming next year. Join Walsall Council between 11am and 3pm, alongside Urban Hax and RicNic, for an inspiring exhibition […]

Bookings are now open for Heritage Open Days, taking place across Walsall this September, offering residents the chance to explore the borough’s rich cultural history and heritage. All events are free to attend. As England’s largest festival of history and culture, Heritage Open Days invites people to discover the extraordinary […]

Young people from across Walsall headed to Walsall Arena and Arts Centre on Thursday 13 August to share their ideas, experiences and recommendations for creating a more inclusive borough for children and young people. This year’s Youth Summit, themed “Include Me”, focused on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), giving […]

September is set to be a busy month across Walsall, with a packed programme of events, exhibitions, live entertainment and free activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. From the return of the colourful Walsall MakerFest and a celebration of Walsall’s iconic hippo, to comedy, live music, creative workshops, cycling […]

Around 40 supported learning students from Walsall College have been encouraged to believe in their future careers through a series of employability sessions and a workplace visit organised by Walsall Council. The Employability and Neurodiversity Empowerment sessions brought together Walsall Council and HomeServe colleagues to share their career journeys, workplace […]

This year, 12% of GCSE students achieved a grade 7 or above in English and Maths, 39% of GCSE students achieved a grade 5 or above, and 57% achieved a grade 4 or above. The average English Baccalaureate, known as the EBacc, point score was 3.69%. This measure represents how […]

More than 50 traders across Walsall have been visited by Trading Standards following the introduction of a temporary ban on the sale and supply of disposable BBQs. The visits were carried out shortly after the Government introduced immediate temporary restrictions on 14 August in response to the exceptional wildfire risk […]

New oak entrance signs have been installed at Merrions Wood as the Trustees begin a programme of improvements to the historic woodland, with work also underway to restore its Green Flag status. The new signs, which welcome visitors at the woodland’s main entrances, replace the old welcome boards and provide […]