A flag raising ceremony was held outside Walsall Council House on Monday 22 June 2026 to kick start the borough’s Armed Forces Day celebrations. In preparation for this coming Sunday, set to be a day of celebration and commemoration of Walsall’s armed forces and uniformed services, the council proudly raised […]
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Walsall moves forward with plans to improve access to nature across the borough
Walsall is taking the next steps in a major programme to improve access to green spaces, support biodiversity and tackle health inequalities across the borough. The programme brings together partners from across the public, voluntary, community and environmental sectors to develop a shared, long-term approach to creating healthier natural spaces […]
Holiday programme which supports thousands of families open for summer bookings
Bookings have gone live for Walsall Council’s successful Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme running this summer. *Eligible families can see what’s on and book fun activities for children and young people via the Walsall Council booking portal: https://haf.walsall.gov.uk/Account/Login The HAF programme brings together a four-week programme of holiday fun for […]
Take extra care as amber heat health alert issued for West Midlands
With high temperatures forecast, Walsall residents are being urged to take extra precautions during the hot weather. The UK Health Security Agency (in partnership with the Met Office) has issued an amber heat health alert for the West Midlands, in place from 22 June 2026. This means weather impacts are […]
National recognition for Walsall partnership which supports children in care
Walsall Virtual School is proud to be part of the Aspire2Uni (A2U) programme, which has received a national award at the prestigious 2026 National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) Awards. The school, alongside five other regional Virtual Schools in Dudley, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Staffordshire is a key partner in the A2U […]
‘Then and Now’: Walsall College Students recreate borough photos in New Exhibition
A new exhibition celebrating Walsall’s rich heritage has officially launched, showcasing the work of Walsall College students who have recreated historic photos of local historian, Jack Haddock. Photography of Jack Haddock seen through the lens of Walsall College Students Led by Walsall Council, the initiative was delivered in partnership with […]
Council announces new Armed Forces Champion
Walsall Council has appointed a former Royal Military Police (RMP) serviceman as its new Armed Forces Champion for the 2026/27 municipal year. Councillor Pete Sutton, who served with the 3rd Battalion Staffordshire Regiment and 116 Provost Company (V), 4 Regiment Royal Military Police, has been named the council’s Armed Forces […]
Walsall Council backs Men’s Wellbeing Alliance call to put men’s health first
Walsall Council is supporting the Men’s Wellbeing Alliance as it marks Men’s Health Week (15-21 June 2026), with a borough-wide call for men to access support early and for local communities to play an active role in improving men’s health and wellbeing. The Men’s Wellbeing Alliance, a growing grassroots collaboration […]
Walsall residents urged to check MMR status as measles cases rise in region
Walsall residents are being urged to check that they and their children are fully protected against measles, as cases continue to rise in the West Midlands and across the country. Latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show that an additional 106 confirmed measles cases have been reported […]
Volunteers help refresh Pleck Park
Volunteers have helped give Pleck Park a fresh new look ahead of this year’s Green Flag Award judging. The project saw six volunteers spend time restoring park furniture across the site, helping to improve the appearance of one of Walsall’s most valued green spaces. The work was supported by a donation of […]








