Bringing Communities Together
A five-year Food Plan that sets out Walsall’s ambitious strategy to transform the borough’s food system was approved at a meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board on 18 September 2025. Feeding Walsall’s Future, Walsall’s Food Plan for 2025-2030 has been developed in collaboration with the Walsall community and key […]
The We Are Walsall 2040 partnership is launching a new podcast next week called Walsall Voices. The first episode of the podcast will be available on all major podcast platforms following a launch event showcasing the premiere of the first episode on Tuesday 23 September 2025 from 11.45am to 12.30pm […]
Over 100 professionals and community members attended a half-day event this September to share ideas on tackling the growing risk of drug-related deaths. Anne Brunozzi, Service Manager at The Beacon and Councillor Gary Flint with a box of naloxone. Preventing Drug-Related Deaths in Walsall, held on Tuesday 16 September at […]
An estimated 54,000 filled Walsall town centre on Saturday for the return of Walsall MakerFest, a free one-day festival dedicated to celebrating making, creativity and local talent. Visitors and residents alike enjoyed a packed programme spanning live music, dance, hands-on workshops, storytelling, as well as local food and a makers’ […]
A message from the Leader of Walsall Council. “ Walsall Council prioritises community cohesion and public safety and is adopting a measured approach to recent increases in St George’s and Union flags appearing in parts of Walsall. The Council recognises the positive intention of residents who wish to celebrate national […]
Community Plaza Opens in Bordesley Green: A Beacon of Hope Against Crime and Inequality Bordesley Green, Birmingham — 5th September A powerful new chapter has begun in Bordesley Green with the official launch of Community Plaza, a centre designed to tackle inequality, reduce crime, and bring people together. The launch […]
Walsall residents are being encouraged to take control of their sexual and reproductive health by exploring free and effective contraception options, as Sexual Health Week takes place from 15-21 September. WiSH – Walsall Integrated Sexual Health Services Sexual Health Week is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about sexual […]
Walsall Council is joining communities in marking Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September, raising awareness of the challenges faced by people living with sickle cell disease, celebrating resilience and building understanding of the disease among the public. Plasma of Hope Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of […]
A series of spot checks on taxis and private hire vehicles were carried out during a recent event at Walsall Arboretum. Working alongside West Midlands Police, licensing officers stopped 11 vehicles on Saturday August 2 to ensure drivers and vehicles were compliant with local licensing rules. Six drivers were advised […]
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison, and the Leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Mike Bird, have paid tributes to former Walsall Mayor, Doreen Evans, following news of her passing. Doreen Evans served as Mayor of Walsall in 1999-2000 and retired from the Council in 2004. Mrs Evans, known as […]
