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- 20th October 2026
Councillors and Walsall Council officers joined forces in Walsall town centre on Friday 16 October to help keep the area clean and show pride in the borough.
- 20th October 2026
People in Walsall are being invited to get outdoors, learn practical conservation skills and help protect local wildlife at a special volunteer day at Pelsall North Common.
- 20th October 2026
Residents can explore Walsall’s history, discover family connections and learn more about the borough’s communities at a free Local History Fair hosted by Walsall Archives on Saturday 7 November 2026.
- 19th October 2026
For many children, Halloween is an exciting time filled with costumes, sweets and seasonal fun. However, for some children who have experienced trauma... the sights, sounds and surprises associated with Halloween can feel unsettling or overwhelming.
- 15th October 2026
Walsall Council has won a national award recognising excellence in recycling and waste management for its £32 million Middlemore Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC).
City of Wolverhampton Council has started construction works on a new facility to house its fleet services workshops and taxi licensing operation at its Hickman Avenue site.
- 12th October 2026
It’s easy for one missed dental appointment to turn into two, then three, and before you know it, several years have passed since you last sat in a dentist’s chair.
Walsall’s Helen Rochelle is attempting 24 hours and 10 minutes of Zumba to raise funds for The MPS Society and HBA Support, in memory of her brother Glynn and best friend Kelly.
- 29th September 2026
Coverage Care generously donated £1,400 to Shropshire Mental Health Support.
- 28th September 2026
Five monster-themed recycling bins have been installed between Smith House and Thomas House in Walsall, helping children learn about recycling in a fun and interactive way.