Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Market was transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity and enterprise on Wednesday 29 April, as students from across Walsall and Birmingham took over the stalls for a special schools enterprise project delivered in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Running from 9.30am to 2.00pm, the event […]
We are currently experiencing a technical issue that may affect some external applicants during the recruitment process. External candidates with Outlook and Hotmail email accounts are currently being prevented from receiving the verification codes required to submit their applications. This issue is also impacting other areas of the recruitment journey. […]
Residents are being encouraged to prioritise their wellbeing and “take action” for their mental health as a week of free activities and support sessions comes to Bloxwich Launchpad this May. Running from 11–15 May 2026, Mental Health Awareness Week(opens in new tab) will shine a spotlight on the importance of not just […]
Walsall residents are being reminded of walking opportunities available across the borough as National Walking Month takes place this May. Canals are one of many options for residents to take up walking. National Walking Month is an annual campaign that encourages people of all ages and abilities to incorporate more […]
Voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations across Walsall are invited to apply for grant funding to deliver community-based physical activity programmes, aimed at reducing falls and frailty among residents aged 50 and over. The programme forms part of Walsall’s Health in Later Life Physical Activity and Prevention Programme. Funding is […]
Walsall residents are being encouraged to check that they and their families are up to date with their vaccinations as part of World Immunisation Week (24-30 April 2026). World Immunisation Week 2026. This year’s theme, ‘For every generation, vaccines work’, highlights the role of vaccination in protecting health across all […]
As Walsall schools break up for the holidays, Walsall Council Public Health is encouraging parents and carers to ensure their children are up to date with their routine vaccinations at a local catch-up clinic. School holidays provide a convenient opportunity for families to attend appointments, helping ensure children are protected […]
Walsall Arena & Arts Centre will host musician Steve Cradock on Friday 23 April 2027, as part of the additional dates added to his Travellers Tunes solo tour. Steve Cradock. Cradock, a founding member of Ocean Colour Scene (OCS), has expanded the tour due to popular demand. The 2027 schedule […]
Walsall Council is delighted to announce the opening of Ten.8 afterimage, a major new exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall, produced in partnership with International Curators Forum (ICF), running from 1st May to 13th September 2026. Admission to this compelling and thought-provoking show is free for all visitors. Image: […]
Walsall will step back in time this April as the Laurel and Hardy Centenary Tour 2026 takes place on Thursday 23 April at Walsall Arena and Arts Centre, celebrating one hundred years of the most iconic comedy duo in history. Laurel and Hardy Centenary Tour will be presented by Neil […]
Residents are being encouraged to prioritise their wellbeing and “take action” for their mental health as a week of free activities and support sessions comes to Bloxwich Launchpad this May. Running from 11–15 May 2026, Mental Health Awareness Week(opens in new tab) will shine a spotlight on the importance of not just […]
Walsall Market was transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity and enterprise on Wednesday 29 April, as students from across Walsall and Birmingham took over the stalls for a special schools enterprise project delivered in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Running from 9.30am to 2.00pm, the event […]
Walsall residents are being reminded of walking opportunities available across the borough as National Walking Month takes place this May. Canals are one of many options for residents to take up walking. National Walking Month is an annual campaign that encourages people of all ages and abilities to incorporate more […]
We are currently experiencing a technical issue that may affect some external applicants during the recruitment process. External candidates with Outlook and Hotmail email accounts are currently being prevented from receiving the verification codes required to submit their applications. This issue is also impacting other areas of the recruitment journey. […]
A cancer awareness tour will visit Walsall in May as part of a wider Black Country programme aimed at helping residents spot the signs of cancer early and know when and how to seek help. Cancer bus tour in Walsall. The bus will offer free, confidential advice and information about […]
For the May Bank Holidays on Monday 4 May 2026 and Monday 25 May 2026, Walsall Council services will be operating with modified hours or closures. The main council offices will be closed on Monday 4 May and Monday 25 May 2026. Here is a general overview containing information about […]
Walsall is set for a vibrant May 2026, with an exciting programme of live music, exhibitions, creative workshops and cultural events taking place across the borough. From major tribute concerts at Walsall Arena and Arts Centre to inspiring exhibitions at The New Art Gallery Walsall, there’s something for everyone to […]
Walsall Council’s Trading Standards team has seized nearly one million illegal cigarettes in what is the largest tobacco haul ever recorded in the borough. The seizure took place on Tuesday 22 April following an investigation into a break-in at a storage unit in Walsall. Officers uncovered a large container within […]
A series of community-focused initiatives delivered through Walsall Council’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme has brought together local businesses, volunteers and families to support green spaces and community wellbeing across the borough. More than 150 children took part in Easter Egg Trail events held in parks across Walsall during the school holidays. […]
Voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations across Walsall are invited to apply for grant funding to deliver community-based physical activity programmes, aimed at reducing falls and frailty among residents aged 50 and over. The programme forms part of Walsall’s Health in Later Life Physical Activity and Prevention Programme. Funding is […]
