Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Council Community Capital programme is open for submissions, and has an circa of £300,000 for allocation within the Bloxwich Town Deal area only. Grants will be available to refurbish and upgrade buildings to provide fit-for-purpose learning and support environments for skills and preparation for work activity. The aim of the programme […]
A bold vision for the future of the Pavilion at King George V Playing Fields in Bloxwich has been revealed in the latest artist impressions of the site. Regular visitors to the playing fields will have noticed demolition work start in April, with contractor Interclass clearing the way for major […]
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 is marking Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from 11 to 17 May, by encouraging residents to take simple, practical actions to support mental wellbeing. Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 This year’s national theme, ‘Take Action’, focuses on how small, everyday steps can help improve mental health, both […]
Walsall Council is inviting residents across the borough to have open conversations on death, dying and bereavement to raise awareness of Dying Matters Awareness Week. Dying Matters Awareness Week, which takes place between Monday 4 and Sunday 10 May 2026, is an annual campaign led by charity, Hospice UK, which […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
A bold vision for the future of the Pavilion at King George V Playing Fields in Bloxwich has been revealed in the latest artist impressions of the site. Regular visitors to the playing fields will have noticed demolition work start in April, with contractor Interclass clearing the way for major […]
Walsall Council Community Capital programme is open for submissions, and has an circa of £300,000 for allocation within the Bloxwich Town Deal area only. Grants will be available to refurbish and upgrade buildings to provide fit-for-purpose learning and support environments for skills and preparation for work activity. The aim of the programme […]
Walsall has been successful in its application to become a member of Sustainable Food Places, a UK-wide network of boroughs, towns and cities working together to make sure everyone can access and enjoy good, healthy food choices. This milestone supports the borough’s long-term ambition set out in Feeding Walsall’s Future: The […]
Three female entrepreneurs have launched the UK’s first of a kind clinic dedicated to weight loss will officially open its doors this month, setting a new benchmark for personalised… Three female entrepreneurs have launched the UK’s first of a kind clinic dedicated to weight loss will officially open its doors […]
Walsall Archives has been awarded accredited status as part of the UK Archive Service Accreditation scheme. The announcement was made on 18 May 2026 by The National Archives, with Walsall Archives recognised alongside organisations including the Science Museum archives, the Working Class Movement Library in Salford and the Diageo Archive in Scotland. […]
A shop in Walsall has been fined after selling alcohol to a person under the age of 18 during a test purchasing exercise carried out by Trading Standards. Bagi Convenience UK Ltd, trading as Bagi Convenience Store, 180–184 Churchill Road, Bentley, sold four cans of Strongbow cider to a 16-year-old volunteer on […]
More than £20,000 worth of illegal tobacco products have been seized from traders across Walsall as part of a major crackdown on the illicit tobacco trade. On 18 May 2026, Walsall Trading Standards officers, working in partnership with West Midlands Police and specialist tobacco detection dogs, searched four retail premises […]
With World No Tobacco Day taking place on 31 May 2026, Walsall residents are being encouraged to take the first step towards a healthier future, with free local support available to help people quit smoking for good. ‘Unmask the Appeal – Tobacco Exposed’ is this year’s theme for World No […]
June is packed with exciting events and activities across Walsall’s visitor attractions, from the family favourite Shrek the Musical and The UK Rock Show to inspiring new exhibitions and creative arts and crafts. Whether you are looking for a lively musical adventure, a creative day out or something fun for […]
More than 500 dangerous counterfeit toys seized from three premises in Walsall have failed safety testing. In September 2025, Walsall Council Trading Standards officers, supported by West Midlands Police, carried out a joint operation targeting the supply of counterfeit and unsafe toys in shops across the borough. During the operation, […]
