Walsall Council has launched a public consultation asking for residents’ feedback on whether it should extend or amend its current Walsall town centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). The council first implemented the PSPO covering part of Walsall Town Centre on 28 September 2017. It was then extended in 2020 […]

Primary school children in Brownhills are helping to promote anti-littering messages through a new community project at Holland Park. Around 30 pupils from Watling Street Primary School have designed posters which will be displayed on litter bins throughout the park, combining creativity with messages about recycling and keeping public spaces […]

More people in Walsall are accessing drug and alcohol support through partnership-led efforts across the borough, according to a progress update on the Drug and Alcohol Strategy (2023–2028) being presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board on 25 June 2026. Latest figures show that the number of adults engaging with […]

Walsall residents are being urged to take action and look out for others as exceptionally high temperatures are forecast this week, bringing a significant risk to health. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a Red Heat Health Alert for the West Midlands for Wednesday 24 June and Thursday […]

A flag raising ceremony was held outside Walsall Council House on Monday 22 June 2026 to kick start the borough’s Armed Forces Day celebrations. In preparation for this coming Sunday, set to be a day of celebration and commemoration of Walsall’s armed forces and uniformed services, the council proudly raised […]

Walsall is taking the next steps in a major programme to improve access to green spaces, support biodiversity and tackle health inequalities across the borough. The programme brings together partners from across the public, voluntary, community and environmental sectors to develop a shared, long-term approach to creating healthier natural spaces […]

Bookings have gone live for Walsall Council’s successful Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme running this summer. *Eligible families can see what’s on and book fun activities for children and young people via the Walsall Council booking portal: https://haf.walsall.gov.uk/Account/Login The HAF programme brings together a four-week programme of holiday fun for […]

With high temperatures forecast, Walsall residents are being urged to take extra precautions during the hot weather. The UK Health Security Agency (in partnership with the Met Office) has issued an amber heat health alert for the West Midlands, in place from 22 June 2026. This means weather impacts are […]

Walsall Virtual School is proud to be part of the Aspire2Uni (A2U) programme, which has received a national award at the prestigious 2026 National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) Awards. The school, alongside five other regional Virtual Schools in Dudley, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Staffordshire is a key partner in the A2U […]

A new exhibition celebrating Walsall’s rich heritage has officially launched, showcasing the work of Walsall College students who have recreated historic photos of local historian, Jack Haddock. Photography of Jack Haddock seen through the lens of Walsall College Students Led by Walsall Council, the initiative was delivered in partnership with […]