Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Council is inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to share their views on a new draft Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). This important document outlines how developer contributions, commonly known as Section 106 planning obligations, will be used to support local infrastructure and services as new developments come forward […]
The Mayor of Walsall has extended a good luck message of support to the England Women’s Rugby team ahead of their historic World Cup final against Canada on Saturday 27 September 2025 at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium. The Red Roses have captured the hearts of the nation and a place in […]
This Stoptober, Walsall Council is encouraging residents to take the first step towards a smoke-free future, together. Let’s quit smoking together is this year’s theme for Stoptober. To support residents on their journey to quit smoking, Be Well Walsall, the wellbeing service commissioned by Walsall Council’s Public Health team is […]
Over 100 professionals and community members attended a half-day event this September to share ideas on tackling the growing risk of drug-related deaths. Anne Brunozzi, Service Manager at The Beacon and Councillor Gary Flint with a box of naloxone. Preventing Drug-Related Deaths in Walsall, held on Tuesday 16 September at […]
Walsall residents are being encouraged to take control of their sexual and reproductive health by exploring free and effective contraception options, as Sexual Health Week takes place from 15-21 September. WiSH – Walsall Integrated Sexual Health Services Sexual Health Week is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about sexual […]
Walsall Council is joining communities in marking Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September, raising awareness of the challenges faced by people living with sickle cell disease, celebrating resilience and building understanding of the disease among the public. Plasma of Hope Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of […]
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 […]
Walsall Council’s Bereavement Services team has been named ‘Team of the Year – Cemetery and Crematorium Service’ at the prestigious APSE Service Awards 2025. The national awards, which celebrate excellence in local government frontline services, recognised the team’s transformation from a traditional council-run service into a modern, commercial and community-focused […]
This year, there will be festive markets and Christmas lights switch-on event in Walsall town centre, organised by Walsall Council, sponsored by AR Demolitions in partnership with Walsall MakerFest Fringe. Walsall Arboretum park in the snow. Taking place at three locations across the town centre including, The Crossing at St […]
The We Are Walsall 2040 partnership is launching a new podcast next week called Walsall Voices. The first episode of the podcast will be available on all major podcast platforms following a launch event showcasing the premiere of the first episode on Tuesday 23 September 2025 from 11.45am to 12.30pm […]
Walsall Council’s Bereavement Services team has been named ‘Team of the Year – Cemetery and Crematorium Service’ at the prestigious APSE Service Awards 2025. The national awards, which celebrate excellence in local government frontline services, recognised the team’s transformation from a traditional council-run service into a modern, commercial and community-focused […]
The Mayor of Walsall has extended a good luck message of support to the England Women’s Rugby team ahead of their historic World Cup final against Canada on Saturday 27 September 2025 at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium. The Red Roses have captured the hearts of the nation and a place in […]
On Wednesday 24 September 2025, proposals were approved by Cabinet at Walsall Council to progress plans to improve the education provision for adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the borough. The decision means that Walsall College’s SEND provision for students can relocate from its Leamore-based Hawbush campus […]
Children across Walsall are being offered a free flu vaccination this autumn to protect them and others ahead of the winter season. The flu vaccine is offered to children aged 2 to 3 years, school-aged children (Reception to Year 11) and children with certain long-term health conditions. Children can now […]
This year, there will be festive markets and Christmas lights switch-on event in Walsall town centre, organised by Walsall Council, sponsored by AR Demolitions in partnership with Walsall MakerFest Fringe. Walsall Arboretum park in the snow. Taking place at three locations across the town centre including, The Crossing at St […]
Three people from outside Walsall have been prosecuted for littering in the borough. All cases were heard at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 20 August 2025, with each offender ordered to pay over £500 as a consequence of their actions. “ Littering is selfish and thoughtless, these prosecutions send a clear […]
Walsall Council is asking residents to share their views on how food waste should be collected from households across the borough. The Environment Act 2021 requires local authorities in England to introduce weekly food waste collections. While the council must provide the service, using it is optional for residents. The […]
The Mayor of Walsall hosted a special reception in the Mayor’s Parlour at the Council House on Wednesday 17 September 2025, bringing together local residents whose voices are helping to shape the future of the borough. This is part of the long-term vision for the borough called We Are Walsall […]
Walsall-based Polish Bakery Mazowsze Ltd recently upgraded their production equipment, introducing digital batch traceability so they can supply major supermarkets. L-R Councillor Adrian Andrew, Krzysztof Podolak, Joanna Podolak Walsall Council’s business growth team recently supported Polish Bakery Mazowsze Ltd to access a £70k UKSPF ‘SME Competitiveness grant’, delivered through Business Growth […]
Earlier this year, Walsall Council lodged a formal challenge to fight the controversial decision to allow a battery storage facility to be built on land off Chapel Lane in Great Barr. The council served the formal challenge on the government in March 2025, on the basis that it did not […]
