Walsall Council is working hard to respond to reports of a spate of drain cover thefts, 35 of which have occurred since the weekend. Roadside drains can be more than a metre deep and present a potential risk to the safety of road users and pedestrians, particularly at night when […]

 display, celebrating Birmingham’s status a Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, has earned the city council its tenth consecutive Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. Flowers grown at the council’s own nurseries and features linked to the Birmingham 2022 sporting competition and venues made up the eye-catching […]

When it comes to looking after the iconic Spaghetti Junction, Italian father and son duo Michael Del-Giudice and Lewis know the perfect recipe.  The intertwining structure is an integral part of England’s motorway network and on 24 May, it will be 50 years since the road first opened to traffic.  […]

Hauliers and businesses pay homage to sprawling structure  Original architect’s model restored to former glory by Birmingham architects  Motorists and businesses have today paid tribute to the iconic Spaghetti Junction as the road marks 50 years since first opening to traffic.  The junction – known as Gravelly Hill Interchange – […]

Birmingham’s iconic water feature – The River – was officially switched back on in Victoria Square. The fountain has been repaired and refurbished as part of a £12.395m city centre public realm scheme – the first phase of which has seen improvements to Victoria Square. Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr […]

Birmingham City University is opening its doors to the community for a free day of interactive fun and activities for families and people of all ages.   The Inspired Family Day, taking place between 11am and 4pm on Saturday, 11 June 2022, is designed for curious young minds, offering a […]

Walsall Council has engaged a specialist company to undertake face-to-face interviews with residents ahead of two major regeneration projects in the Town Centre. Between 17 May and 9 June 2022, researchers will be in town asking residents and visitors about the town centre and plans to improve the visitor experience, […]

Information about a scheme that supports organisations to help rough sleepers is being shared on Friday 20 May at the Walsall Town Centre Market, Park Street between 9am and 4pm. Change into Action is a partnership between Walsall Council, the Mayor of the West Midlands and the West Midlands Combined […]

Too often, due to a lack of foster carers, children are placed with foster families away from their local communities, and sibling groups are separated. This warning comes from the UK’s leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network, joined by Walsall Fostering Service. This issue is highlighted during Foster Care Fortnight […]