Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Council marked Book Club Day UK on Thursday 11 September 2025, an annual celebration created by The Reading Agency to highlight the joy and benefits of reading together. Book Club Day UK is part of the national Reading Groups for Everyone initiative, and it aims to encourage people to join, start […]
Two recipients from Walsall will receive their British Empire Medal (BEM) from the Lord Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Derrick Anderson CBE, at an Investiture in Birmingham on Thursday 25 September 2025. The BEM recipients are from this year’s King’s Birthday Honours and New Year Honours. David Payne will receive […]
More than 500 families with children aged 5 and under across Walsall have taken part in summer activities thanks to a new council initiative. Launched for the first time this year, the Summer Adventure Passport was created to support early childhood development and provide free, fun and engaging challenges during […]
Walsall residents are being invited to attend a free Energy and Climate Event this September, offering practical advice on reducing household bills. This will take place at Caldmore Community Garden, 12 Carless Street, WS1 3RH, on 25 September from 1pm to 4pm. No booking is required. Delivered as part of […]
A new community shop is set to open in Palfrey this autumn, offering affordable, nutritious food and everyday essentials to local residents. The Carpathian Community Shop will open inside the Walsall Cultural Centre on Milton Street on Wednesday 17 September 2025, thanks to financial assistance from Walsall Council’s grant programme […]
Lichfield Street Hub Library is hosting the LGBTQ+ Voices Exhibition, following on from the successful presentation of Fynn O’Connor’s LGBTQ+ Voices book to Walsall Archives in June. Featuring 104 portraits and interviews created by Fynn O’Connor, the exhibition opened at the end of August and will run during library opening […]
On Thursday 11 September 2025, Walsall Council’s employment service, Walsall Works, hosted a successful jobs fair, providing opportunities for residents to connect with potential employers and explore various job openings. The event which attracted more than 1000 job seekers was officially opened by Councillor Mark Statham, Deputy Leader and Portfolio […]
Community and voluntary groups in Walsall are invited to apply for funding aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of dementia in a new round of funding, as part of Crowdfund Walsall’s Health and Wellbeing Fund. The initiative aims to support creative and impactful projects that increase awareness of dementia, its […]
A by-election was held on Thursday 11 September 2025 to elect a new representative for the Pelsall Ward of Walsall Council. The result was: Dan Barker, Liberal Democrat – 72 votes Joe Belcher, Green Party – 127 votes Lee Michael James Chapman, The Conservative Party Candidate – 1,176 votes Graham […]
Primary and secondary school applications are now open for September 2026. Parents and carers are advised to submit applications on time, before 31 October 2025 for secondary school applications and before 15 January 2026 for primary school applications. “ I know it feels like schools have only just gone back […]
