Bringing Communities Together
An event where people can find out about local apprenticeship opportunities is happening this week in Walsall – and over 300 people have already signed up. Hosted by Walsall Works, the Apprenticeship Show will take place at the New Art Gallery on Thursday 5 February from 4-7pm. The event aims […]
Two Walsall Council services are joining forces to bring more free and fun activities for families to get involved in across the borough. Walsall Leisure and Walsall’s Best Start in Life Family Hubs are collaborating to bring new sessions for families which focus on health and wellbeing such as baby […]
Plans to redevelop and future-proof Blakenall Community Centre have been confirmed, following the successful securing of funding from the Towns Deal, New Horizons, and local reserves. Blakenall Community Centre was originally built in the 1980s. The investment will modernise the much-loved centre, transforming it into a vibrant, welcoming hub at […]
Walsall Council has seized a vehicle following intelligence linking it to fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour and other criminal activity. The vehicle was seized in Beechdale on Tuesday 27 January, following numerous complaints. Reports indicated that the vehicle was being used to advertise waste collection services on social media and was suspected […]
Here’s your guide to all the activities going on at Walsall’s visitor attractions in February 2026. Comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane will be the headline act for this special Funny Beeseness event at Walsall Arena. This February, whether it is a romantic Valentine’s Day date to a […]
Walsall Council has seized around 2,000 illegal cigarettes during a joint operation in Walsall town centre. As part of a targeted enforcement operation, officers from Walsall Council’s Trading Standards team worked closely with West Midlands Police to inspect five premises on Thursday 22 January. Issues were identified at one location, where approximately 2,000 illegal cigarettes […]
A new community support group is launching in Walsall to help parents and carers of neurodivergent children prioritise their mental health and wellbeing. Diverse Minds Community. Diverse Minds Community is launching a dedicated parent and carer support group designed to provide a safe, supportive space for parents navigating the challenges […]
A primary school in Walsall has been described as a vibrant, nurturing and harmonious school by Ofsted inspectors. Following their visit in November 2025, Ofsted inspectors judged three areas of the school as exceptional, and the remaining four areas as a strong standard: Inclusion – exceptional Leadership and governance – […]
Walsall Council has confirmed updated arrangements for Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the borough. Fryers Road HWRC in Bloxwich will remain open to residents while plans for its redevelopment are finalised. Keeping Fryers Road open during this period will minimise the distance residents in the west of the borough need […]
On Tuesday 27 January 2026, Walsall Council will mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) alongside communities across the UK, commemorating the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest concentration camp. The official logo for Holocaust Memorial Day with two purple flames. The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) is a charity […]
