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For many families across Walsall, Sutton Coldfield and the wider West Midlands, history is much closer than we realise. An old photograph. A name remembered by a grandparent. A census entry from Walsall, Aldridge or Birmingham. A family story that has been repeated for years but never properly investigated. These small clues can become the […]

Councillor Elaine Williams, Leader of Walsall Council, has launched a new programme of ward visits that will see her meet residents, community groups, businesses and local organisations across the borough. The ‘Walking the Wards’ initiative has been created to give Councillor Williams the opportunity to spend time in communities across Walsall, listening directly to residents […]

Walsall town centre is preparing for a celebration of creativity and local talent as MakerFest returns on Saturday 26 September 2026. Building on the success of previous events, this year’s festival will bring together makers, artists, performers, independent businesses and community organisations for a packed day of activities, entertainment and hands-on experiences. Walsall Council has […]

A free community cycling programme is helping residents across Walsall build their confidence on two wheels, learn new skills and make cycling a more regular part of everyday life. On Ya Bike is being delivered as part of the wider West Midlands Cycle & Walk programme through a partnership between Walsall Council and Cycling UK. […]

Residents aged 50 and over across Walsall are being invited to take part in a new programme of free physical activity sessions designed to help them maintain strength, improve balance and support independent living for longer. The Health in Later Life Physical Activity and Prevention Programme has now launched its first cohort, with seven community […]

Residents and businesses across Walsall will soon have another opportunity to comment on the borough’s emerging Local Plan, with the next formal consultation due to begin in September. Following a special Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 26 August 2026, the latest version of the Walsall Borough Local Plan is now set to progress to Regulation 19 […]

Willenhall Market is preparing for a major upgrade, with improvement works set to introduce permanent trading spaces, new pop-up stalls and a refreshed look for the town-centre market. The project will replace the current temporary stalls with a courtyard-style arrangement of 12 permanent units, alongside a new collection of fully branded pop-up stalls. Together, the […]

Walsall Council is shining a spotlight on the borough’s allotment communities as gardeners across the country mark National Allotments Week 2026. Running from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 August, this year’s campaign has the theme ‘Grow to Learn’, highlighting the knowledge, confidence and practical skills people can develop through allotment gardening. The annual event also […]

Trading Standards officers have removed 86 disposable barbecues from sale after carrying out checks at more than 50 retailers across Walsall. The inspections followed the introduction of temporary Government restrictions on the sale and supply of disposable BBQs on 14 August. The measures were brought in amid heightened concerns over wildfires as drought and heatwave […]

Around 40 supported learning students from Walsall College have been given the chance to explore different career paths and build confidence in the workplace through an employability programme delivered with Walsall Council and HomeServe. The Employability and Neurodiversity Empowerment programme introduced students to people working across a range of roles, with council and HomeServe employees […]

More than 100 families came together at The New Art Gallery Walsall for this year’s BabyFest, with parents and carers able to access activities, practical advice and support from local organisations. The free event, organised by Walsall Council’s Family Hubs team, took place on Tuesday 4 August as part of the borough’s programme of activities […]

Walsall’s library network is set to benefit from a £170,000 investment after securing support through the Libraries Improvement Fund. The funding will help deliver refurbishment works, facility upgrades, and new technology across libraries in the borough. The investment is designed to modernise library spaces and ensure services continue to meet the evolving needs of local […]

Residents are being invited to enjoy a day of nature, community, and gardening inspiration at Walsall Arboretum, as the Friends of Walsall Arboretum host their annual plant sale alongside an open day at the Woodland Wildlife Garden. The event, organised by the Walsall Arboretum User Group, will take place in the Woodland Wildlife Garden area, […]

Residents and volunteers across Walsall have helped deliver a record-breaking Great British Spring Clean, removing almost 2,000 bags of litter from streets, parks and public spaces across the borough. This year’s campaign, organised nationally by Keep Britain Tidy, saw 661 volunteers take part in 48 organised clean-up events throughout Walsall. Together, participants collected 1,983 bags […]

A Walsall primary school is celebrating after inspectors recognised the high standards being delivered across the academy, with pupils praised for achieving at an exceptional level. Reedswood E-ACT Primary Academy received glowing feedback following an Ofsted inspection carried out in January 2026, with the school described as both caring and highly ambitious for its children. […]

Walsall Council is supporting National Stalking Awareness Week (NSAW) by raising awareness of stalking and harassment, while highlighting the support available to residents across the borough. The annual campaign runs from 20 to 24 April 2026 and is led by the National Stalking Consortium, a network of 21 specialist organisations from across the UK. This […]

A brand-new photography festival is set to arrive in Walsall this spring, as FotoFest 2026 prepares to welcome creatives, industry leaders and enthusiasts for a two-day celebration of visual storytelling. Taking place across the weekend of 9–10 May 2026, the event will transform key town centre venues into a hub of creativity. The main Visual […]

Thousands of families across Walsall are finding out where their children will begin their school journey, as primary school offer day confirms places for September 2026. A total of 3,368 on-time applications were received by Walsall Council ahead of the January deadline, with every child successfully offered a school place. The latest figures show that […]

A taxi enforcement operation in Brownhills has led to several vehicles being taken off the road after safety concerns were uncovered. The checks were carried out on Friday 28 March by Walsall Council’s Licensing Services, working alongside West Midlands Police, Community Protection Officers and specialist vehicle examiners. In total, 12 licensed vehicles were stopped and […]

Five people have been fined after being taken to court for littering offences in Walsall, as the council continues its crackdown on environmental crime. The cases were heard at Birmingham & Solihull Magistrates’ Court on 18 March 2026, where the individuals were ordered to pay a combined total of £1,539. The latest prosecutions follow similar […]