Local News and Updates
- 22nd May 2026
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
- 22nd May 2026
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.
- 22nd May 2026
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.
- 22nd May 2026
It is with great sadness that Walsall Council announces the passing of former Mayor, Keith Sears, who passed away in May 2026.
- 22nd May 2026
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.
- 22nd May 2026
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.
- 22nd May 2026
A dedicated volunteer has described a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience after shaking hands with His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace.
- 22nd May 2026
Published poet Nayma Chamchoun on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra
- 22nd May 2026
Beacon brought a splash of colour, energy and community spirit to Wolverhampton at the weekend with its biggest ever Colour Run at East Park on Sunday, 17th May 2026.
- 22nd May 2026
A Wolverhampton walking group is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special event at Bantock Park next month.