Local News and Updates
- 20th September 2026
“We shouldn’t just celebrate the achievements of Birmingham city” is the rallying cry of an award-winning BBC radio presenter from Walsall who has become one of the faces of a new awards launched to celebrate her town.
- 19th September 2026
Archived images of Walsall being used at Walsall Makers Fest thanks to Walsall Archives
- 18th September 2026
Seven days in: 21 squares gone, 20 left, and a Walsall teenager two rounds from the finish
- 18th September 2026
Funded by Walsall Council and produced by Bostin Creative, visitors to Walsall MakerFest 2026 can enjoy a packed programme of free creative workshops, transforming the Town Hall into a vibrant hub of making, creativity and discovery
- 18th September 2026
More than 9,000 children registered for Walsall’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) this summer, with families praising the range of activities on offer and the support the programme provides for children, parents and carers.
- 18th September 2026
Over 600 young children across Walsall have taken part in the free Summer Ready to Learn Adventure Passport scheme, with feedback from families highlighting the positive impact on children’s confidence, communication and social development.
- 18th September 2026
Walsall students heading to university this autumn are being urged to get vaccinated against Meningitis B (MenB).
- 16th September 2026
Community Matters is pleased to offer FREE fresh bread to the community
- 15th September 2026
Walsall Works will be holding a Jobs Expo event at Walsall College Hub on Thursday 17 September - 9am to 3pm.
- 15th September 2026
An updated policy setting out how Walsall’s household waste and recycling services will be delivered will be presented to Cabinet for consideration on Wednesday 16 September 2026.