Bringing Communities Together
Spring into action this April with a range of activities available for crafters, lovers of live music, and art enthusiasts at Walsall’s leisure attractions. The tennis courts inside Walsall Arboretum. The New Art Gallery Walsall Gallery Square, Walsall WS2 8LG Please note, from Wednesday 1 April 2026, the New Art […]
As Walsall schools break up for the holidays, Walsall Council Public Health is encouraging parents and carers to ensure their children are up to date with their routine vaccinations at a local catch-up clinic. School holidays provide a convenient opportunity for families to attend appointments, helping ensure children are protected […]
Almost 7,000 primary school pupils from across 20 schools in Walsall have recently taken part in a national programme to encourage children to eat more vegetables through fun, engaging activities. Eat Them to Defeat Them. Eat Them to Defeat Them, a programme by Veg Power, is a well-established initiative that […]
Walsall Arena & Arts Centre will host musician Steve Cradock on Friday 23 April 2027, as part of the additional dates added to his Travellers Tunes solo tour. Steve Cradock. Cradock, a founding member of Ocean Colour Scene (OCS), has expanded the tour due to popular demand. The 2027 schedule […]
Easter 2026 is set to be a memorable one this year with exciting activities planned for all the family to get involved with at both Walsall Leather Museum and The New Art Gallery Walsall. Paper Easter Wreaths Easter fun at Walsall Leather Museum Littleton Street West, Walsall WS2 8EW Tuesday–Saturday […]
Walsall Council has outlined proposals to introduce a managed flag display at Brownhills Miner Island. Since September 2025, Union and St George’s flags have been in place along the Chester Road North approach to Miner Island and around the island itself. The council has recognised the positive intentions behind the […]
A visual expo celebrating photography, creativity and visual storytelling is taking place on Saturday 9th May to Sunday 10 May 2026 across three venues in Walsall town centre. Photo credit: Andy Kruczek FotoFest 2026 builds on the momentum of MakerFest and MakerFest Fringe events over the last two years, delivered by […]
Walsall Council has unveiled its new Walsall Economic Framework, setting out a clear and ambitious plan to grow a more productive, resilient and inclusive local economy by 2040. The Framework defines the borough’s economic priorities and establishes a structured approach for delivering growth in partnership with local businesses, communities and […]
Twenty-one new CCTV cameras have been deployed as part of a major investment to crack down on littering, fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour. The technology forms part of the £4.4 million investment, agreed in September 2025, to put the force back into enforcement. The new cameras have been deployed in fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour hotspots, helping to gather vital evidence for both fines and […]
Walsall Council’s fortnightly garden waste collections will restart from Monday 30 March 2026. Residents are advised that their collection day may have changed from last year, and they should check their updated schedule online before the service begins. The borough’s free brown bin service will once again collect garden waste from households across Walsall, […]
