Bringing Communities Together
400 people attended Walsall’s Town Hall to celebrate children in care last week. The annual celebration awards, ‘Excellent Tea Party’ and ‘Excellent Night Out’ honour the successes and achievements of children and young people in our care. The awards ceremony was hosted by the Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison. […]
A statement from the Mayor of Walsall following the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent. “ We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. She was admired for her lifelong commitment to music, young people, and public service. […]
Walsall residents are being encouraged to ‘change the narrative on suicide’ as part of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September 2025). This year’s theme focuses on how we talk about and understand suicide. It encourages people to speak openly, show empathy and support those who are struggling. Having […]
Tickets are now available to purchase for Walsall Council’s two fireworks events this November. The fireworks spectaculars will take place on Saturday 1 November 2025 at Walsall Arboretum and on Wednesday 5 November 2025 at the King George V Playing Fields in Bloxwich. The Arboretum’s event will feature live music, […]
Park Street in Walsall town centre will showcase makers, artists, crafters, designers, and food artisans from Walsall and the surrounding area on Saturday 13 September, as part of Walsall MakerFest 2025. With over 50 stallholders taking part, the Makers’ Market will champion small businesses and offer residents the chance to […]
New members who join Walsall Leisure in September will benefit from a free month in January as part of a limited-time offer. The promotion is available to new members who join on a fitness direct debit membership between 1 and 30 September 2025 at Bloxwich Active Living Centre, Oak Park […]
Thousands of school children across Walsall were treated to an unforgettable week of live music in July as part of a borough-wide tour led by Walsall Music Education Service. Over one week, the service visited 15 primary schools and between 3-4000 pupils delivering 45-minute live music performances to packed halls […]
The UK government is carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. The Emergency Alerts system is […]
Walsall’s late summer calendar includes Walsall MakerFest across the town centre; talks, tours and hands-on activities at The New Art Gallery Walsall; tributes galore at Walsall Arena & Arts Centre and the chance to get creative at Walsall Leather Museum. Storyteller Peter Chand will perform at Walsall MakerFest on 13 […]
Reedswood park has been spruced up thanks to the efforts of a volunteer team brought together through Walsall Council’s Corporate Social Responsibility Programme (CSR). Volunteers from Taylor Woodrow and West Midlands Combined Authority spent four hours on August 19 carrying out a variety of tasks to improve the appearance and […]
