Bringing Communities Together
In addition to memorial services at Christ Church and St. Peter’s Church, several other events took place this weekend to honor the memory of 12-year-old Leo Ross. One such event was held on Saturday night (January 25) at the Community Plaza in Birmingham’s Youth Hub in Bordesley Green. The event […]
Thomas McGeever, from Market Drayton, Telford, was among 26 exceptional individuals honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. This recognition celebrates their outstanding contributions to society. The Medal Presentation, held on Thursday 23rd January, saw Thomas receive the coveted BCA Medal of Honour for […]
These packs will include essential items to help vulnerable residents stay safe and warm. The aim is to include blankets, thermos flasks, hot water bottles, winter duvets, hats, gloves and scarves. The campaign is being spearheaded by Council Leader Councillor Garry Perry. “ We understand the challenges facing our residents […]
What’s on between January and March 2025? Free stay and plays – Stay and play with your child or children, meet other parents, share experiences and relax in a safe and friendly environment. Dads stay and plays – Fun activities for dad’s and their children to get involved with, enjoy and bond. […]
On Thursday, 19th December 2025, UK Global Goodwill Ambassador Mohammed Zafran hosted a community event at the Community Plaza. The event featured a powerful talk on hate crime by Amjad Rashid from Tell Mama, while Alan Edwards, Regional Manager of West Midlands Crimestoppers, encouraged the community to report crimes anonymously […]
Eighteen years after the fatal shooting of a Birmingham man killed in his home, we are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Mohammed Yasin was 50 years old when he died from a gunshot wound at his home […]
The roadshow has already made 10 visits across the borough, with the aim of providing information and gathering feedback on our long-term vision for the future of Walsall. Invaluable views were heard throughout the initial dates, with key areas of discussion raised including crime, leisure, culture and littering. During the […]
The paid-for service gives anyone access to the research skills of the Walsall Archives team, whether they live in the borough or elsewhere. The service aims to return any enquiries within 28 working days to allow for time to retrieve, access and search relevant records as well as write up […]
The Walsall Food Summit organised by Food for Life Walsall (a Soil Association programme) with Public Health Walsall took place on 17 January 2024 at Walsall Football Club. It began with an introduction from Nadia Inglis, Interim Director of Public Health at Walsall Council, who talked about the need for […]
Working with over 70 providers across the borough, the programme offers young people, fun, locally-based activities, while providing the opportunity for learning and developing new skills. The HAF programme is delivered one week over the Easter break, four weeks during the summer holidays and a week over Christmas holidays and […]
