A free celebratory event will take place at Walsall Arboretum on Saturday 26 July 2025, inviting residents from across the borough to come together and honour South Asian Heritage Month. A women with henna on her palms, standing in front of a floral backdrop The community event has been organised by […]
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International award for 14 of Walsall’s parks and green spaces
A record-breaking 14 Green Flag Awards have been awarded to Walsall’s parks and green spaces. The awards judge parks and green spaces across many factors including safety, maintenance, cleanliness, community involvement and management. Walsall’s achievement of 14 awards is a record for the area and the most across the Black […]
Free bike repairs and learn-to-ride sessions available in Walsall
Sessions offering free bike checks and repairs will take place at Brownhills Community Centre across July. The Fix Learn Ride sessions are delivered by bike2life as part of Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival. They will take place at Brownhills Community Centre on July 17, 24 and 31, from 10am to […]
150 backpacks filled with essential items for children in care donated by community choir
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 […]
Moving Towards Net Zero: Walsall Church leading the way
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 […]
New footbridge craned into place in major milestone for Willenhall Station delivery
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 […]
£150,000 funding pot launched to support heritage projects in Walsall
A new funding pot is launching on Wednesday 16 July 2025 to support heritage-related projects in Walsall. Community groups and voluntary sector organisations will be able to apply for grants through ‘Our Heritage: Walsall Community Heritage Fund’, of up to £10,000 per project, thanks to funding from The National Lottery […]
The brain behind Poundland backs Walsall’s bright future
The businessman who was once voted the best boss in the country is backing a bright future for Walsall. Poundland founder Steve Smith Steve Smith launched the retail chain Poundland in 1990. From humble beginnings he worked his way up from selling on market stalls to running the multi-million-pound retail […]
Art exhibition to celebrate Walsall’s inspiring women
A three-day pop-up exhibition celebrating the borough’s inspiring women through art will take place this July. ‘My Queen’ will run from 15 to 17 July 2025 at The New Art Gallery Walsall, with a special open day on Tuesday 15 July at 12.30pm. Organised by LGK in The Community, the […]
M6 Junction 9 roadworks to take place in July and August
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 […]







