Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Council has been named Large Employer of the Year at the 2026 Juniper Training Apprenticeship Awards, recognising its support for apprentices and investment in skills development across the organisation. The award recognises employers that demonstrate a strong commitment to apprenticeships, providing opportunities for learning, career development and progression. It […]
More than 25 enforcement, engagement and community activities will take place across Walsall as partners come together to support Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week. Running from 29 June to 5 July, Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week shines a spotlight on the impact anti-social behaviour can have on individuals and communities, while encouraging […]
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 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 […]
A Walsall service that supports adults with additional learning needs has expanded its work to support healthier communities through a series of actions and pledges. Users from The Motivation Hub taking part in the drama performance on healthy eating. The Motivation Hub, based at Manor Farm Community Association, is delivering […]
Walsall Council, in partnership with Walsall Carers Hub and Walsall Together, is hosting a special event in celebration of Carers Week (8–14 June 2026), at the Walsall Town Hall on Tuesday 9 June 2026 from 10am to 3pm. Aligned with this year’s national theme, “Building Carer-Friendly Communities,” the event aims […]
Walsall Council’s Public Health team has been named Team of the Year for Walsall at the Black Country Integrated Care Board Cancer Workforce Awards, held on 13 May 2026. Colleagues from Walsall Public Health at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust winning their awards at the Black Country Cancer Workforce Awards. Colleagues […]
Walsall Council kicks off domestic abuse campaign during 2026 World Cup Walsall Council, in collaboration with the Safer Walsall Partnership (SWP), is kicking off the 2026 World Cup by blowing the whistle on domestic abuse and violence. The campaign highlights the national documented rise in reports of domestic abuse during […]
A new video game based within The New Art Gallery Walsall will soon release its demo on the global gaming platform Steam, offering players a unique way to experience the gallery and its collections. ‘Lost in Art’ is a supernatural puzzle adventure game developed in collaboration with Walsall-based game developer […]
Whitsun Week is the last official school half-term before the big six-week summer holidays. Here’s a round-up of the activity coming up over the late May bank holiday week. Activities on offer at The New Art Gallery Walsall Gallery Square, Walsall WS2 8LG Tuesday–Saturday 10am-4.30pm | Sunday 11am-4pm | Closed […]
More than 25 enforcement, engagement and community activities will take place across Walsall as partners come together to support Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week. Running from 29 June to 5 July, Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week shines a spotlight on the impact anti-social behaviour can have on individuals and communities, while encouraging […]
With the summer season in full swing and the academic year coming to an end for families across Walsall, here’s a summary of what’s on in Walsall, this July! Festivals and live music to wow at Walsall Arboretum Broadway North, Walsall WS1 2QB WOW! Fest 2026 – Walsall Outdoor Wonders […]
Six licensed vehicles were suspended from service and dozens of inspections carried out as Walsall Council marked National Licensing Week (June 9 to June 13). Working alongside partners including West Midlands Police, the Home Office Immigration Team, NHS colleagues and Community Protection officers, licensing teams carried out checks on licensed […]
Volunteers have helped give Palfrey Park a seasonal refresh as part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) volunteering day delivered in partnership with Walsall Council’s Grounds Team. The project brought together volunteers from Women in Planning West Midlands, alongside colleagues from Walsall Council’s Finance & Compliance Team and Energy & […]
Walsall Council has launched a public consultation asking for residents’ feedback on whether it should extend or amend its current Walsall town centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). The council first implemented the PSPO covering part of Walsall Town Centre on 28 September 2017. It was then extended in 2020 […]
Primary school children in Brownhills are helping to promote anti-littering messages through a new community project at Holland Park. Around 30 pupils from Watling Street Primary School have designed posters which will be displayed on litter bins throughout the park, combining creativity with messages about recycling and keeping public spaces […]
More people in Walsall are accessing drug and alcohol support through partnership-led efforts across the borough, according to a progress update on the Drug and Alcohol Strategy (2023–2028) being presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board on 25 June 2026. Latest figures show that the number of adults engaging with […]
Walsall residents are being urged to take action and look out for others as exceptionally high temperatures are forecast this week, bringing a significant risk to health. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a Red Heat Health Alert for the West Midlands for Wednesday 24 June and Thursday […]
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 […]
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 […]
