The most vulnerable people in society will be given additional support to deal with the cost of living, as £76 million tied up in forgotten accounts is unlocked. The cash will support people to get out of debt and assist social enterprises with innovative energy saving solutions. Beneficiaries include no-interest […]
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Walsall shines a light on pioneering women for International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about discrimination and drive gender parity. This year’s campaign has a particular focus on embracing equity to create a gender equal world. On Saturday 4 March 2023 from 2pm to 3pm, The New Art Gallery Walsall kicks […]
Awareness event promotes healthy hearts in Walsall town centre
Over 40 health assessments and NHS Health Checks were delivered as part of an event to increase awareness about heart health in Walsall. ‘I Heart Health’ took place on Thursday 23 February at the Saddlers Shopping Centre in Walsall. It brought people together to learn about how they can live […]
Vaccination pop-up clinic returns to Walsall this December
A pop-up COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic is visiting Walsall town centre (near Poundland on High Street/Lower Hall Lane) on Saturday 17 December from 9am to 2pm to help residents get vaccinated ahead of the festive season. Those who are aged over 50, pregnant, frontline health and social care workers […]
Walsall Council named Fostering Friendly employer
Walsall Council has recently been accredited Fostering Friendly status by the National Fostering Network, for the support provided to employees that foster children. The Fostering Friendly scheme helps employers to improve the levels of help and support provided to employee’s who are foster carers. As a part of the scheme, […]
Fake goods seized at Sunday pre-Christmas market
Trading Standards Officers from Walsall Council, with support from West Midlands Police and brand protection teams, seized thousands of counterfeit goods in a pre-Christmas swoop at Bescot Market on Sunday 11 December 2022. The haul included fake perfume, copies of designer handbags, replica brand clothing and fashion footwear. The street […]
New Warm Walsall initiative gets underway
Walsall Council has confirmed plans for a new Warm Walsall initiative to help struggling residents keep warm this winter. Working in partnership with the Walsall Community Network and local voluntary and community sector organisations, the Council will be supporting residents over the winter months and providing a network of warm […]
Food for Life contract extension to be considered at Cabinet
A programme that supports healthy eating and growing among primary schools and early years settings will be considered for a contract extension at the next Walsall Council Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 14 December 2022. Food for Life, run by the Soil Association, aims to encourage making good food the easy […]
Walsall’s plan for a better future for everyone
An Economic Strategy and Action Plan (ESAP) for Walsall has been developed to address some of the challenges within the Walsall Borough and shape a future that benefits all. The ESAP consists of key proposals that will help tackle these issues and prioritise resources to best meet the needs of […]
Recycle it right this Christmas
Christmas and New Year recycling and waste arrangements for residents and businesses have been announced, with households experiencing minimal disruption to their usual collection days during the festive period. Bin collection schedules have been arranged this year to enable continuity for recycling and rubbish collections. Residents are reminded to put […]