This will take place at Caldmore Community Garden, 12 Carless Street, WS1 3RH, on 25 September from 1pm to 4pm. No booking is required. Delivered as part of the Walsall Energy Action Project (WEAP), the event will feature expert advisors on hand to provide tips on saving energy at home, reducing costs, and making greener choices. There will also be opportunities to learn more about climate action and free refreshments, including samosas. The Walsall Energy Action Project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and supported by Walsall Council and local partners, is working to help residents cut their energy…

Road safety is to be improved for hundreds more children and their families in streets around Bilston Nursery School. Following consultation with the local community the latest City of Wolverhampton Council Safer Routes to School project will include a safe school zone on Wolverhampton Street along with improved signs, pedestrian refuges on the High Street in Bilston and 20mph limits on surrounding roads. It will make it safer for families to leave the car behind and walk or cycle to and from the nursery school. This will help ease congestion and parking issues at the gates, encouraging active healthier lifestyles…

The initiative aims to support creative and impactful projects that increase awareness of dementia, its symptoms, causes and associated risks. Projects should provide access to resources and support for individuals and families affected by dementia, challenge stigma and misinformation about dementia and promote inclusive and accessible events for all Walsall residents. Funding is available for up to 80% of the total project cost, up to a maximum of £1,000. “ Community groups play an important role to support residents to live healthy and well. This funding opportunity is about helping local organisations raise awareness of dementia and provide accessible support.…

Sandwell is set to have new boundaries for its council wards. The Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It has reviewed Sandwell to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that warding arrangements will help the council work effectively. The Commission has published final recommendations for changes in Sandwell. It says residents should be represented by 72 councillors. This is the same as the existing arrangements. There will be 24 three-councillor wards, all wards will see changes to their boundaries. Publishing the recommendations Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the…

Home Latest news Plas Gwynant team take on epic 240km challenge in aid of Sandwell Young Carers Dan Jackson, who along with colleagues is taken on a paddleboarding challenge to raise money for Sandwell Young Carers A team of Sandwell Council staff are taking on a 240km cycling and paddleboarding challenge in aid of incredible children and young people who care for a loved one. Dan Jackson and the Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre team will set out on their adventure next week (Monday 1 September) from the hills of Snowdonia on a journey to the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in…

The countdown is on for the National Recovery Walk 2025, with Wolverhampton hosting the event for the very first time. Taking place at West Park on Saturday 13 September from 12pm to 5pm, it promises a vibrant, family friendly day filled with live entertainment, community stalls, and a powerful show of solidarity for those on the journey of recovery. Entry is free and all are welcome. Each year a different city or town is selected to host the National Recovery Walk, which includes a public march and a celebratory Recovery Village. The event is endorsed by Faces and Voices of…

The promotion is available to new members who join on a fitness direct debit membership between 1 and 30 September 2025 at Bloxwich Active Living Centre, Oak Park Active Living Centre, Darlaston Swimming and Fitness Centre or the Gala Swimming and Fitness Centre in Walsall. “ September is a great time to get into a new routine, and this offer makes it even easier to take that first step. Whether you’re starting your fitness journey, coming back after a break, or looking for activities the whole family can enjoy, this is a brilliant chance to make it happen. By signing…

Community Plaza Opens in Bordesley Green: A Beacon of Hope Against Crime and Inequality Bordesley Green, Birmingham — 5 September A powerful new chapter has begun in Bordesley Green with the official launch of Community Plaza, a community centre designed to tackle inequality, reduce crime, and bring people together — and the first to open under the Community Plaza™ national franchise and licence model. The launch night attracted over 250 local residents, families, and community leaders, creating an atmosphere filled with optimism, unity, and purpose. Among the distinguished guests were West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster, who also…

Wolverhampton residents wanting to give their homes some love and attention can now do it without splashing out on expensive new tools. Leader of the council, Councillor Stephen Simkins launched Wolverhampton Tool Library today with partners All Saints Action Network (ASAN) at their All Saints Road base. Residents will be able to borrow anything from power drills and screwdrivers to larger items like carpet cleaners and electrical saws, as well as garden tools to make their homes look great inside and out. There will be a nominal subscription fee to join the Wolverhampton Tool Library, but users can access up…

Thousands of school children across Walsall were treated to an unforgettable week of live music in July as part of a borough-wide tour led by Walsall Music Education Service. Over one week, the service visited 15 primary schools and between 3-4000 pupils delivering 45-minute live music performances to packed halls of enthusiastic pupils. The aim was to introduce children to the joy of live music, encourage musical curiosity, and raise awareness of the wide range of opportunities available through the local music service. Professional musicians from the team taught about rhythm and beat through covers of popular songs such as…