Community News & Updates
- 19th October 2026
Patients living with a stoma came together with specialist healthcare teams, charities and suppliers at a refreshed community support event.
Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid have been nominated for the Waitrose community matters scheme in Solihull.
- 19th October 2026
Remembrance Day of Reflection in the Willenhall Chart Community Garden
Over 130 people took part in Midland Mencap's annual Sutton Park Challenge on Sunday 4 October, raising £1,586 to support the charity's work with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.
- 15th October 2026
A joint taxi enforcement operation in Walsall saw 30 licensed vehicles inspected to ensure vehicles meet the standards required to carry passengers safely.
- 15th October 2026
Residents can get practical help to build their digital skills and confidence at community activities taking place across Wolverhampton during Get Online Week 2026 (October 19-25).
- 14th October 2026
Residents are welcome to drop in and find some free help and support on a range of money, health and safety matters at an open day in Penn this month.
- 13th October 2026
Residents are welcome to drop in and find some free help and support on a range of money, health and safety matters at an open day in Penn this month.
Vital support is reaching more of the West Midlands’ 250,000 unpaid carers thanks to a new partnership between West Midlands mayor Richard Parker and Big Issue Invest.
Birmingham City Council is encouraging residents to stand together against hate crime as the city prepares to mark Hate Crime Awareness Week from 10 to 17 October.