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 80 parcels filled with essential food and household items have been donated to Walsall’s Best Start in Life Family Hubs, helping to support local families during the summer holidays. The parcels were donated through a food collection initiative organised by Opus People Solutions, Walsall Council’s managed service provider […]
Two new breastfeeding rooms have officially opened at the Saddlers Centre, providing families with a welcoming and comfortable space to feed their babies while visiting Walsall town centre. The new facilities were officially launched on Wednesday 5 August and have been developed through a partnership between local families, Walsall Family […]
A group of Birmingham and Sandwell women came together this week to attend a unique wellbeing evening dedicated to women who spend their lives looking after everyone else while often forgetting to care for themselves. Hosted by Boujie Mom Entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast alongside Tammy Takkar, entrepreneur, CEO of Active […]
Walsall Council Public Health is encouraging parents and carers of eligible teenagers and young adults to make sure they do not miss out on a free MenB vaccination this summer, ahead of starting university or college. With the summer holidays now underway, families are being reminded to use this time […]
More than 900 patients have been referred to specialist stop smoking support through Walsall Manor Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) Smoking Cessation Pathway during its first year. The pathway launched in July 2025 through a partnership between Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and Walsall Council Public Health, building on an earlier milestone […]
Parents and carers are being urged to use the summer break to check their children’s vaccination records and catch up on any missed immunisations, including measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that between 1 January and 6 July this year there were over 800 […]
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 80 parcels filled with essential food and household items have been donated to Walsall’s Best Start in Life Family Hubs, helping to support local families during the summer holidays. The parcels were donated through a food collection initiative organised by Opus People Solutions, Walsall Council’s managed service provider […]
Work to transform Walsall town centre has reached another milestone, with demolition of the buildings on Park Street now underway. The latest phase of works marks an important step in delivering the long-term regeneration of the town centre, creating improved public spaces and better connectivity residents, visitors and businesses. Ahead […]
Walsall Council has marked World Breastfeeding Week with a programme of activity celebrating the support available to local families, including BabyFest, the launch of a new breastfeeding room and weekly peer support groups across the borough. Throughout the week, local families were able to access a range of events, information […]
Walsall Council’s Middlemore Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) has been shortlisted for a national award recognising excellence in recycling and waste management. Walsall Council has been named as a finalist in the HWRC of the Year category at the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) Celebration Awards 2026. The […]
More than 450 young children across Walsall have already collected a Summer Ready to Learn Adventure Passport and activity bag in the first three weeks of this year’s scheme, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to thrive when they start school. The free passport is packed with fun, educational […]
Two new breastfeeding rooms have officially opened at the Saddlers Centre, providing families with a welcoming and comfortable space to feed their babies while visiting Walsall town centre. The new facilities were officially launched on Wednesday 5 August and have been developed through a partnership between local families, Walsall Family […]
More than 100 families enjoyed a day of activities, expert advice and family-focused support at Walsall’s annual BabyFest event, held as part of World Breastfeeding Week. Organised by Walsall Council’s Family Hubs team, the free event on Tuesday 4 August welcomed parents, carers and young children to The New Art […]
A group of Birmingham and Sandwell women came together this week to attend a unique wellbeing evening dedicated to women who spend their lives looking after everyone else while often forgetting to care for themselves. Hosted by Boujie Mom Entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast alongside Tammy Takkar, entrepreneur, CEO of Active […]
Road closures introduced following a fire at Barr Beacon on Sunday 2 August 2026 have now been lifted. Emergency services have completed their work at the scene, and all affected roads have now reopened. Residents and visitors can now travel through the area as normal. “ I would like to […]
Walsall Council and Walsall Football Club have teamed up to celebrate local pride and identity as the club unveils its brand-new Third Kit ahead of the 2026/27 season. The launch video, filmed at Walsall Council House, uses one of the borough’s most historic civic buildings as the backdrop to showcase […]
