Bringing Communities Together
Community and voluntary groups in Walsall are invited to apply for funding aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of dementia in a new round of funding, as part of Crowdfund Walsall’s Health and Wellbeing Fund. The initiative aims to support creative and impactful projects that increase awareness of dementia, its […]
A by-election was held on Thursday 11 September 2025 to elect a new representative for the Pelsall Ward of Walsall Council. The result was: Dan Barker, Liberal Democrat – 72 votes Joe Belcher, Green Party – 127 votes Lee Michael James Chapman, The Conservative Party Candidate – 1,176 votes Graham […]
Primary and secondary school applications are now open for September 2026. Parents and carers are advised to submit applications on time, before 31 October 2025 for secondary school applications and before 15 January 2026 for primary school applications. “ I know it feels like schools have only just gone back […]
Find out more about what’s on offer at the free event – the Black Country’s largest job fair. Walsall Works will be holding a Jobs Expo event, the Black Country’s largest job fair, at Walsall College Hub on Thursday 11 September. Find out more about the Walsall Works Expo event. […]
A bus tour to raise awareness of cancer screening and prevention is returning to the Black Country this September, with Walsall town centre set to host the first stop of the tour. Organised by NHS Black Country Integrated Care System, the cancer bus tour aims to raise awareness of cancer […]
Eligible Walsall residents are being invited to come forward for flu and COVID-19 vaccines this autumn. The vaccination programmes started on 1 September 2025, when flu vaccines became available for young children (aged 2 and 3), pregnant women, and school-aged children, as well as children in risk groups aged 6 […]
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, […]
