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What’s on in Walsall this Whitsun Week

Whitsun Week is the last official school half-term before the big six-week summer holidays. Here’s a round-up of the activity coming up over the late May bank holiday week.

Draft Natural Environment supplementary planning document (SPD) – have your say

Walsall Council is seeking feedback from the borough’s residents, businesses, developers, and other stakeholders for its draft Natural Environment supplementary planning document (SPD).

Walsall Council Celebrates New Exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall: Ten.8 afterimage

Walsall Council is delighted to announce the opening of Ten.8 afterimage, a major new exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall, produced in partnership with International Curators Forum (ICF), running from 1 May to 13 September 2026. Admission is free

Walsall Council pays tribute to former Mayor of Walsall Kath Phillips JP

It is with great sadness that Walsall Council pays tribute to former Mayor of Walsall, Kath Phillips JP, who sadly passed away on Sunday 10 May 2026.

Walsall’s Public Health Team named Walsall Team of the Year at Black Country Cancer Workforce Awards

Walsall Council’s Public Health team has been named Team of the Year for Walsall at the Black Country Integrated Care Board Cancer Workforce Awards, held on 13 May 2026.

Stay well this half-term holiday as amber heat health alert issued for West Midlands

With high temperatures forecast over the bank holiday and half-term week, Walsall residents are advised to take steps to stay well during the hot weather.

Walsall Council pays tribute to former Mayor of Walsall Keith Sears

It is with great sadness that Walsall Council announces the passing of former Mayor, Keith Sears, who passed away in May 2026.

Councillor Alan Fleming QRM elected Mayor of Walsall for 2026-27

A new Mayor for the borough has been appointed following the annual Mayor Making ceremony in the Council Chamber in Walsall on Monday 18 May 2026.

Bloxwich Launchpad shortlisted for prestigious Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors regional awards

Bloxwich Launchpad, a new digital skills and business support hub in the heart of Bloxwich, Walsall, has been shortlisted in three categories of this year’s Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regional awards.

Volunteer meets the King at Garden Party

A dedicated volunteer has described a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience after shaking hands with His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace.

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