Bringing Communities Together
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 […]
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 […]
