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Walsall Council Seeks Unpaid Carers' Views on Support Services
Walsall Council is hosting four drop-in sessions in November for unpaid carers to share experiences and help shape future support services across the…
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Walsall Firework Spectacular Returns 7 November 2026
Walsall Firework Spectacular returns to Walsall Arboretum on 7 November with live music, fairground rides, food and a 20-minute fireworks display.…
Free Park Tennis - Leamore Park
Walsall Council is offering free tennis sessions at Leamore Park every Saturday from 10-11am. All ages and abilities welcome. Booking essential.
Bentley Lane Road Safety Scheme
Walsall Council proposes speed cushions on Bentley Lane after four injury collisions in three years. Public consultation runs until 19 October 2026.
Walsall's Winter MakerFest
Walsall Winter MakerFest returns 21 November with live music, dance, workshops and projection mapping across the town centre. Free admission.
Walsall Borough Local Plan: Regulation 19 consultation
Walsall residents can comment on the draft Local Plan until 2 November 2026. Online and in-person meetings scheduled for September and October.
Tanita body composition checks - Darlaston Swimming and Fitness Centre
Darlaston Swimming and Fitness Centre offers free Tanita body composition checks in September. No booking needed. Find weight, BMI, body fat and more.
School Streets trial traffic schemes
Walsall Council is trialling three new School Streets schemes from September 2026 to restrict vehicle access near schools during drop-off and pick-up…
Walsall MakerFest 2026
Walsall MakerFest returns to the town centre on 26 September with a free celebration of local artists, crafters, performers and food artisans.…
Walsall Gala Swimming Centre Summer Float Sessions
Walsall Gala Swimming and Fitness Centre is running floats fun sessions for children throughout summer 2026. Sessions run three to four times weekly with…
Bloxwich Active Living Centre Summer Inflatables
Bloxwich Active Living Centre is running inflatable sessions for children throughout summer. Sessions run Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays with prices…
Oak Park Active Living Centre Summer Float Sessions
Oak Park Active Living Centre is running floats fun sessions for children throughout the summer holidays, Mondays to Fridays from 2pm.
Darlaston Swimming Pool Summer Floats Fun Sessions
Darlaston Swimming and Fitness Centre runs floats fun sessions for children throughout July and August. Sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays —…
Fourth Cradley Heath Shop Closed Over Illegal Tobacco
Sandwell Council has secured a closure order for Top G's on Cradley Heath High Street after officers found illicit tobacco. It is the fourth shop closure…
Walsall GRT History Month Exhibition June 2026
Walsall Libraries launch free Gypsy, Roma and Traveller history exhibition at three venues from 16-27 June, featuring local stories and community artwork.
Free Body Composition Checks at Oak Park, Walsall
Walsall residents can get free body composition assessments at Oak Park Active Living Centre on 8 July. Tanita scales measure weight, BMI, body fat and…
Free Body Composition Checks at Walsall Gala
Walsall Gala Swimming and Fitness Centre is offering free body composition checks using Tanita scales on 14 and 27 July. No booking required for ages 16+.