Bringing Communities Together
After fundraising for a year, Pelsall Ladies Choir have donated 150 Comfort Cases to Walsall Council to support children in foster care. Comfort Cases are backpacks which contain essential items children may need when entering emergency care. Items include things such as toiletries, pyjamas, a blanket, a cuddly toy, and […]
A church in Walsall is leading by example in the move towards Net Zero. Rushall Parish Church is the first in the Lichfield Diocese to be awarded the Gold standard in the Eco Awards, the highest award available. The Eco Church awards highlight churches that take action in a number […]
A major construction milestone was reached for the new Willenhall Railway Station over the weekend when a 77-tonne footbridge was successfully craned into place, marking a significant step forward for the Black Country rail route. The intricate overnight operation saw a massive 450-tonne crane carefully lift sections of the footbridge […]
Carriageway resurfacing works on the M6 Junction 9 roundabout will be taking place every night from Sunday 20 July to Friday 8 August between 10pm and 5am. Whilst working is taking place the whole roundabout, including exits from, and accesses to, the motorway will be closed. Roadworks Alert Anyone passing […]
The Mayor of Walsall has called on residents to take pride in the borough and celebrate everything great about the region on Black Country Day on Monday 14 July 2025. Black Country Day celebrates and honours the region’s rich industrial legacy and global contributions, while promoting pride and unity across […]
Walsall Council launches new Summer Adventure Passport of activities to enrich children’s experiences and skills over the summer holiday. We’re delighted to launch our Summer Adventure Passport a free activity booklet packed full of fun, engaging, and educational challenges, specially created to support early development and encourage children to take […]
A half-day event focusing on preventing drug-related deaths will take place on Tuesday 16 September from 9am to 1pm at Manor Farm Community Association. Preventing drug-related deaths in Walsall. Drug-related deaths in England are at their highest level since records began and changes to illegal drug markets are increasing the […]
Work has commenced on improvements to three parks and play areas in Walsall. The £470,000 project will be delivered on behalf of One Palfrey Big Local, with funding from Local Trust, following consultation with residents which identified green spaces for investment. As part of the work, the play area at […]
Bookings have gone live for Walsall Council’s successful Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme. Eligible families can book activities for the summer programme that will take place for four weeks this summer: Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August Monday 4 August – Friday 8 August Monday 11 August – […]
As part of nation-wide campaign to tackle knife crime, Walsall Council is hosting a Knife Surrender Van in King Georges Playing Fields today 1 July from 2pm to 6pm. The knife surrender van is in Walsall Funded by the Home Office, the surrender van provides a safe and anonymous way […]
