Bringing Communities Together
One of Walsall’s most creative and colourful events is set to return this autumn, with MakerFest 2026 set to return to Walsall town centre on Saturday 26 September. Following the success of previous years, residents and visitors can once again look forward to a day packed with creativity, innovation and […]
More than 80 parcels filled with essential food and household items have been donated to Walsall’s Best Start in Life Family Hubs, helping to support local families during the summer holidays. The parcels were donated through a food collection initiative organised by Opus People Solutions, Walsall Council’s managed service provider […]
Work to transform Walsall town centre has reached another milestone, with demolition of the buildings on Park Street now underway. The latest phase of works marks an important step in delivering the long-term regeneration of the town centre, creating improved public spaces and better connectivity residents, visitors and businesses. Ahead […]
Walsall Council has marked World Breastfeeding Week with a programme of activity celebrating the support available to local families, including BabyFest, the launch of a new breastfeeding room and weekly peer support groups across the borough. Throughout the week, local families were able to access a range of events, information […]
Walsall Council’s Middlemore Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) has been shortlisted for a national award recognising excellence in recycling and waste management. Walsall Council has been named as a finalist in the HWRC of the Year category at the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) Celebration Awards 2026. The […]
More than 450 young children across Walsall have already collected a Summer Ready to Learn Adventure Passport and activity bag in the first three weeks of this year’s scheme, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to thrive when they start school. The free passport is packed with fun, educational […]
Two new breastfeeding rooms have officially opened at the Saddlers Centre, providing families with a welcoming and comfortable space to feed their babies while visiting Walsall town centre. The new facilities were officially launched on Wednesday 5 August and have been developed through a partnership between local families, Walsall Family […]
More than 100 families enjoyed a day of activities, expert advice and family-focused support at Walsall’s annual BabyFest event, held as part of World Breastfeeding Week. Organised by Walsall Council’s Family Hubs team, the free event on Tuesday 4 August welcomed parents, carers and young children to The New Art […]
A group of Birmingham and Sandwell women came together this week to attend a unique wellbeing evening dedicated to women who spend their lives looking after everyone else while often forgetting to care for themselves. Hosted by Boujie Mom Entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast alongside Tammy Takkar, entrepreneur, CEO of Active […]
Road closures introduced following a fire at Barr Beacon on Sunday 2 August 2026 have now been lifted. Emergency services have completed their work at the scene, and all affected roads have now reopened. Residents and visitors can now travel through the area as normal. “ I would like to […]
