Community News & Updates
Walsall Council is supporting Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (2–8 February 2026) – the UK’s national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence.
- 6th February 2026
Demolition started in Willenhall in January as part of a major Council-led scheme to get rid of derelict and disused brownfield land and make way for new homes.
Vix (pictured) tells all on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra
- 6th February 2026
The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison hosted local charity, KaushalyaUK, at the Council House. In late January 2026, the charity held its Mental Health and Domestic Abuse Conference at Walsall Council House.
Walsall’s Food Partnership is working together to make healthy, affordable and sustainable food the easy choice for everyone in the Walsall borough.
Walsall residents are being encouraged to brave the big talk this Time to Talk Day (Thursday 5 February 2026) by starting a conversation about mental health, and by knowing where to turn for support if they need it.
- 6th February 2026
ServiceGRN has announced the venues of its 2026 ‘Plastic Free Sea’ Beach Audit Programme, a series of coordinated environmental audit events aimed at tackling marine plastic pollution and promoting cleaner, healthier coastlines.
Vix (pictured) tells all on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra
Vix (pictured) tells all on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra
Vix (pictutred) tells all on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra