Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Council’s EnviroCrime trailer will visit communities across the borough next week, giving residents the opportunity to speak to officers, raise concerns about litter and environmental crime, and find out more about the action being taken to keep their local areas clean. The trailer will also provide information about services […]
Walsall residents are being urged to come forward for their free flu vaccine as the national vaccination programme continues across the borough. Walsall Council Public Health is encouraging those who are eligible but have not yet booked an appointment to do so as soon as possible, helping to protect themselves, […]
Walsall Council Trading Standards is reminding families to stay savvy when buying costumes and props, highlighting the risks associated with poor-quality products The warning comes as Halloween approaches, with costumes, decorations and props widely available from shops and online retailers. Children’s costumes are legally classed as toys and should carry […]
Walsall Council is encouraging residents to make time to talk, listen and connect ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October. World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of mental wellbeing, challenge stigma and encourage greater understanding and support. This year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: […]
Walsall Town Hall will become a showcase for the borough’s rich saddlery heritage later this month, as Walsall Expo 2026 brings together businesses, craftspeople and industry experts. Organised by The Society of Master Saddlers, the free-to-visit event will take place at Walsall Town Hall on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 […]
Walsall Council has signed an agreement with Total Developments to support the delivery of a major new employment scheme within the Walsall Growth Zone, unlocking significant inward investment, new jobs and economic growth for the borough. The agreement, signed in September 2026, will provide funding towards the enabling and […]
Local organisations are being invited to apply for funding to help residents manage financial pressures, improve their financial wellbeing and build greater long-term stability. Walsall Council is inviting applications from voluntary, community, faith and not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects that can help residents navigate financial challenges, access the right advice […]
Walsall is set to benefit from £222,000 of Government funding to help improve access to healthy and affordable food for residents. The funding forms part of the Government’s new Good Food Neighbourhoods programme, which is investing almost £10 million across 45 local authorities in England with some of the highest […]
More than 2,000 people came together in Walsall town centre to celebrate creativity, music, making and local talent at this year’s Walsall MakerFest. The free event, held on Saturday 26 September, transformed Walsall Town Hall and the surrounding town centre into a vibrant celebration of creativity, with activities taking place […]
Work to deliver the next phase of the Sprint bus scheme in Walsall will begin on Monday 5 October. The Phase 2 works will deliver improvements along Darwall Street and Lichfield Street in Walsall town centre, together with further improvements at the Skip Lane inbound and outbound bus stops. The […]
