Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Council and West Midlands Police are stepping up efforts to prevent firework misuse and anti-social behaviour ahead of Halloween, Bonfire Night and Diwali. Community Protection officers and police will increase patrols in hotspot areas and town centres during the celebrations. Intelligence and local risk assessments will help direct resources […]
A new mobile cervical screening service is launching in Walsall this month, helping more eligible residents access screening closer to home. The new service is designed to improve access to cervical screening for people who may face barriers to attending routine appointments at their GP practice. The mobile unit will […]
Drivers parking at key Walsall Council car parks and on street pay and display spaces will have more choice over how they pay for parking, as the council joins a national digital platform designed to make parking payments simpler and more flexible. Motorists are now able to use their preferred […]
Walsall residents are being encouraged to explore the wide range of local support available to help access healthy, affordable food this World Food Day (Friday 16 October). The international awareness day shines a spotlight on food security and access to healthy food. In Walsall, it provides an opportunity to highlight […]
A new Department for Education campaign is calling on more people across the Black Country to consider fostering. The nationwide campaign is encouraging people who already have the qualities needed to foster to come forward and consider making a difference to a child’s life. Everyday acts of care, from helping with […]
Walsall Council has won a national award recognising excellence in recycling and waste management for its £32 million Middlemore Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC). The facility was named HWRC of the Year at the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) Celebration Awards 2026, held at the Hilton Metropole in […]
A joint taxi enforcement operation in Walsall saw 30 licensed vehicles inspected to ensure vehicles meet the standards required to carry passengers safely. Walsall Council and The City of Wolverhampton Council carried out the evening operation on 25 September 2026, working alongside West Midlands Police and Community Protection officers to […]
This week Walsall Council has welcomed the arrival of Lime Bikes across the borough as part of a scheme to boost active travel across the West Midlands. The fleet of state-of-the-art e-bikes has been wheeled out across the borough this week, replacing the existing West Midlands Cycle Hire scheme following […]
If you are looking for fun and exciting ways to keep families and young people entertained this half-term, Walsall Council’s visitor attractions have put together an incredible lineup of ideas and activities. From big spooky celebrations and the Big Bounce to roller skating at Walsall’s leisure centres, Walsall Best Start Family […]
Parents and carers across Walsall are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu to help protect themselves, their families and the wider community during the winter months. The flu vaccine is offered free to children aged 2 and 3 years, children aged 4 years who have not yet […]
