Bringing Communities Together
As winter approaches and viruses spread, flu mobile vaccination clinics are being set up to encourage people to stay well this winter. Mobile vaccination clinics in Walsall. The community mobile clinics are being hosted at a range of locations in Walsall, with no appointment necessary. Those eligible to receive their […]
The first phase of work on Walsall’s ‘Connected Gateway’ project has completed. The ground floor of the Saddlers Centre, known as Bradford Mall, has been given a makeover as part of the scheme that will create a better arrival experience into the town. L-R Andrew Bruton (Speller Mecalfe), Cllr Adrian […]
BIRMINGHAM, UK — A Birmingham community organisation has unveiled a new discount card designed to help residents save money while strengthening local businesses across the West Midlands. Desire Community Hub (DCH), based in Balsall Heath, has launched the Community Saver Card, which offers exclusive discounts and special offers from a […]
A new West Midlands programme promising to connect hundreds of 18 to 21-year-olds with jobs and training opportunities launched in Walsall last week. Named the ‘West Midlands Youth Trailblazer’, the £5m scheme promises to find creative and innovative ways for young people to access meaningful work and will equip them […]
Work has officially begun on the Bloxwich Stafford Road Sports Club refurbishment project, with contractors starting on site the 29th September 2025. The scheme is scheduled for completion by the start of December 2025. The centre has received £180,820.45 funding from Walsall Council’s Community Capital programme, which is funded by […]
On Wednesday 15 October 2025, Bloxwich Launchpad was formally opened by the Mayor of Walsall at a special celebration event, bringing together partners and stakeholders from across the borough who have been instrumental in its success. The centre opened to the public at the beginning of September and so far, […]
A six-week public consultation to seek feedback on Walsall Council’s budget proposals for 2026/27 begins on Thursday 16 October 2025 and will remain open until midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025. “ Every council has a statutory responsibility to set a balanced budget, and I am confident that our track […]
Walsall Council has provided £17,000 in financial support, made available through Central Government’s Household Support Fund, to help a local community meal project that provides free, nutritious dinners cooked by volunteers using surplus food to stay open. FoodCycle Walsall, which had been facing closure due to a lack of funding, […]
Walsall Council will soon be asking for views on a draft version of its new local plan. The Walsall Borough Local Plan is a blueprint that will guide how the borough grows and develops over the next 15 years. The Local Plan is essential for ensuring that Walsall meets its […]
Walsall Council is proud to support over 200 kinship families in the borough. Kinship families were invited to attend a special celebration event at Bescot Stadium. Kinship care is when a child lives full-time or most of the time with a relative or close family friend, usually because their parents are […]
