Bringing Communities Together
Nadia is a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health with an MBChB from Bristol, and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Warwick. She joined Walsall Council at the end of November 2022 as a Consultant in Public Health, with a lead for inequalities, substance misuse and […]
The Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act, which came into force in October 2021, makes it illegal for businesses to so much as make arrangements for an under 18 to undergo the treatment, and any business found doing so can be prosecuted if caught. On 29 June 2023, a […]
Walsall Council has successfully prosecuted an individual for littering. Mr Vishal Sharma of Bilston Lane, Willenhall, has been ordered by Birmingham Magistrates Court to pay £748 due to a missed payment for a fixed penalty notice and failure to show up in court. On 12 December 2022, the driver of […]
The pub, which has been empty for over a decade, is in a bad state of repair and the Council is pushing for the building to be demolished and redeveloped. “ The Brown Jug is one of many sites across Willenhall that has been abandoned and left to rot. The […]
Provisional results show that Walsall’s young people achieved A* in 6% of their A-Level and A-Level equivalent qualifications, and an A or A* in 22.1% of qualifications. Overall, our young people achieved a passing grade of A*-E in 97.1% of A-Level and A-Level equivalent qualifications. “ Congratulations to Walsall’s young […]
The 23-year-old male arrived at the Park on 9 August 2023 and has spent his first few days meeting his new keepers and settling into his new home. Coco was identified as a suitable match for the Park’s female elephant, Five, and keepers hope that the pair will successfully […]
Building on the work of the Walsall Heritage Strategy (2021-2026), the grants are designed to provide local organisations with the opportunity to explore new partnerships and project ideas. They will support organisations to work collaboratively to explore how heritage can connect people and communities, inspire others, build pride and celebrate […]
The £100k fund aims to help groups in Walsall to bring their community project ideas to life through grants of up to £20,000. The deadline for applications is Monday 21 August 2023. Funding is available for community projects that aim to reach inactive residents and get them moving, as well […]
Love Parks Week is an annual campaign run by Keep Britian Tidy, which celebrates parks, green spaces and the dedicated volunteers and workers that look after them all year round. Held in the civic Council Chamber, the event was opened with a speech from the Mayor of Walsall and was […]
Hatherton Lake, Walsall Arboretum The survey, which runs from 1 August to 30 September 2023, offers an important opportunity for residents and community members to share their views on the current green space service provisions that are available throughout the borough. The survey also encourages feedback around what respondents […]
