Bringing Communities Together
Nine events were held to enable residents honour loved ones lost to COVID-19, share memories and thank key workers and volunteers. The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Anthony Harris, joined Willenhall CHART Centre to light a candle and write a message on a leaf for the memory tree. Rev. Rosanne Wilshire […]
Funding of £503,974 received through Sport England’s Swimming Pool Support Fund, alongside a commitment of £40,000 from Walsall Council, has been used to deliver the project, which will see site’s annual carbon footprint reduced by an estimated 61.32 tonnes of CO2. The installation of these solar panels will reduce carbon […]
Following a Planning Advisory Service (PAS) peer review in 2021, Walsall Council’s planning service has embarked on a journey of continuous improvement. The findings from the peer review were actioned and embedded, transforming the planning service into a more customer-focused, high-performing service offer that consistently exceeds national targets. “ We […]
The funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will be used to deliver the ‘Walsall Archive for All’ (WAFA) project, which will preserve Walsall’s heritage and ensure it is accessible to all. Inspired by the work of local transport photographer and historian Jack Haddock, the WAFA project will include thousands […]
The new offer builds upon Be Well Walsall’s service (funded by Walsall Council’s Public Health team) to help Walsall residents manage their health and wellbeing, which includes stop smoking support. Their free stop smoking service currently provides up to 12 weeks of expert support and vapes will complement this existing offer. […]
The symposia, part of Walsall MakerFest Fringe will provide opportunities for creative professionals, artists and makers to connect, share knowledge and explore ideas. The weekend builds on the inaugural Walsall MakerFest which took place in the town centre in September 2024 and saw 50,000 people enjoy live music, performances, storytelling, […]
The event, hosted by the Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Anthony Harris, took place at the Council House Forecourt on Lichfield Street, Walsall. Dignitaries including the Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Kevin Davis, we’re also present for the occasion. Students from Castlefort Junior and Mixed Infants School, along with Walsall […]
The previous footpath was not wide enough for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Funded through Walsall Town Deal, the improvements are a small part of a wider scheme to improve sustainable transport across the borough, making it easier for people to walk and cycle. “ It’s great to see another active travel […]
Walsall Council, in collaboration with the Canal & River Trust, Enovert Community Trust and volunteers, has brought Baileys Pool back into community use. The work was made possible thanks to a £40,000 grant from Enovert Community Trust through the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF). This funding was supported by £8,000 from […]
The £1.5m mass spectrometer will enable the study of proteins, lipids and metabolites in cell membranes in exceptional detail The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) awarded the funds and Dr Ivana Milic leads the Aston University research team The spectrometer will be a resource for the Midlands membrane […]
