Bringing Communities Together
Fifteen primary schools across Walsall have joined the award-winning Little Heroes campaign, a successful initiative that helps children develop positive attendance habits while building the confidence and resilience they need to thrive in school. Originally developed by Staffordshire County Council, Little Heroes encourages children to be ‘Here Every Day, Ready […]
Autumn is well and truly here, bringing vibrant seasonal colours, a touch of festivity, and an exciting lineup of events and activities across Walsall’s visitor attractions. Whether you are looking to spark your children’s creativity, explore contemporary art, or looking for some fireworks, there is plenty to discover and enjoy […]
Litter pickers in Walsall have collected more than 6,000 bags of rubbish from the borough’s streets, parks and green spaces over the past three months. Between June and August 2026, volunteers collected 6,073 bags of litter and dedicated 2,761 hours to helping keep Walsall clean. The latest figures highlight the […]
Walsall Council has continued its enforcement action against littering, with 70 offenders paying littering fines between 26 August and 23 September. Over the same period, the council issued a further 123 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) as part of ongoing efforts to keep the borough clean. Anyone issued with an FPN […]
Walsall residents are being encouraged to discover the people, places and services that can help them stay active, connected and well as part of International Day of Older People on Thursday 1 October. The UK theme for International Day of Older People 2026 is “What’s on your doorstep?”, celebrating the […]
With Stoptober beginning on 1 October, Walsall residents are being encouraged to quit smoking and choose the support that works for them as part of the national stop smoking campaign. This year’s Stoptober campaign comes as the country prepares for the introduction of the UK’s first Smokefree Generation from 1 […]
Residents are being encouraged to take part in a consultation on proposed changes to Walsall Council’s Council Tax Reduction (CTR) Scheme. Council Tax Reduction helps people on low incomes pay their council tax. The current scheme for working-age residents was introduced in 2022 and is now being reviewed to ensure […]
Five monster-themed recycling bins have been installed between Smith House and Thomas House in Walsall, helping children learn about recycling in a fun and interactive way. The initiative is a partnership between whg and Walsall Council, launched as part of Recycle Week. It aims to support better waste management while […]
The ‘Duty to Consult’ gives residents an opportunity to express their views on the proposed removal of street trees in their area. On the 30th of November 2023 the requirement for local authorities to consult on the felling of street trees became a statutory duty under Section 115 of the Environment […]
Hundreds of residents in Walsall headed to one of the biggest job fairs in the Black Country on Thursday 17 September 2026, for the Walsall Works Jobs and Skills Expo. Hosted at Walsall College Hub, the free event, which was officially opened by Deputy Leader of Walsall, Councillor Nicky Barker, […]
