News stories for 6 2012

Museum Looks Back to Another Diamond Jubilee

Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee will be remembered through a special display of costumes from that era at the Lichfield Street venue.

Viewing Platform for Walsall Arboretum

A viewing platform could be created into Walsall's Arboretum from Broadway North to allow passers by to see the glory of Hatherton Lake, its bandstand, boathouse and new visitor centre.

Jubilee fun time at Walsall Museum this half term

Children attending our craft drop-in session at Walsall Museum on Thursday 7 June are in for a crowntastic time and create their own crown in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Free swimming for children under 16 is extended

Free swimming for children aged 16 and under in the Walsall borough is going to be extended until at least September 2013, it was revealed today.

Temple Trip a Timely Tonic

A Walsall temple threw its doors open to the general public to embrace the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Festival Breaks New Ground

Tribute has been paid to the 2012 Caldmore Village Festival after more than 5,000 people visited the annual celebration of community and culture.

Bloomin Bloxwich

Creative youngsters at The Mirus Academy are targeting success in this year's Bloxwich in Bloom competition.

Festival Breaks New Ground

Tribute has been paid to the 2012 Caldmore Village Festival after more than 5,000 people visited the annual celebration of community and culture

Investment to Boost Town Centre

Removing street clutter, planting trees and a basket of other measures are set to take place as part of a £150,000 scheme to make Walsall town centre a brighter place to work and shop.

Partners Support Vulnerable Adults

Networking to provide adults and vulnerable people with extra support and provision will be the focus of attention in Willenhall next week.

Bloxwich Talent a Headline Act

Bloxwich residents will strike gold at their own Olympic jamboree this summer. Organisers have been recruiting local people to take centre stage at the Festival event on 30 June.

Museum provides glimpse of Walsall in bygone times

A special public talk at Walsall Museum gives unique opportunity for an illustrated journey through old and modern photographs and learn how the local area has changed from Victorian times.

Jenny Steps Out to Make Dreams Come True

Walsall Council legal eagle Jenny Gough spread her wings over 10-miles on Sunday to raise money for stricken children.

Funding Puts Community First

If you have a great idea to help your local community or you are part of a group who requires some help have you considered applying to the Community First Funding programme?

Walsall MELA's National Pride

Councillors have hailed the stature and success of the Walsall MELA after local youngsters were invited to represent the town in competition in London.

Time to celebrate Myplace launch

Young people are gearing up to celebrate the opening of their new £1.3 million world class Myplace centre this Saturday (16 June).

Father's Day is Drive Time

Walsall Council's Town Centre Management team have organised a range of activities to mark Father's Day.

Go On Have-a-Go

Visitors to Walsall Leather Museum on Saturday are invited to 'Have-a-Go.'

Preparations are under way for the Olympic Torch

Walsall Council is making preparations to ensure the town is safe and welcoming on the day the Olympic Torch comes to the borough.

Launch of Walsall's updated carers' strategy

Carers who have been sharing their expertise and experience to help shape Walsall's updated carers' strategy are being invited to its launch next week.

Judgement Day Blooms in Aldridge

The District Centre Management team at Walsall Council have organised two litter picks around Aldridge village.

Walsall residents asked to think before recycling

Walsall residents are being asked to think before they recycle as part of a fresh education campaign.

Thieves Steal Hanging Baskets

Business chiefs are appealing for help after callous thieves stole hanging baskets installed in Bloxwich High Street in support of the Bloxwich in Bloom competition.

Young politicians take part in first convention

Young budding politicians from Walsall took part in their first regional convention last weekend.

Roll up, roll up for a Royal day out in Bloxwich

Diamond Jubilee street parties may be over but visitors to Bloxwich this weekend are being guaranteed a right Royal day out courtesy of the town's annual carnival.

Walk on the wild side in Summer BioBlitz

A wildlife hunt will see budding scientists scour Walsall Arboretum this weekend to record countryside creatures as a Summer BioBlitz gets under way.

New Camera to Cut Crime in Caldmore

Problems with sex workers and drug dealers in Caldmore has prompted Walsall Council to purchase a hi-tec security camera to track criminal behaviour.

Living Well in Walsall Wood

Service provision in the local community will come under the microscope at an event in Walsall tomorrow, Tuesday.

Walsall's Mayor supports Armed Forces Day

Walsall’s Mayor will be acknowledging the vital role played by service personnel when he leads a flag raising ceremony next week.

Invest Your Time at Myplace

Walsall's new £1.3 million state-of-the-art young people's centre for young people launched on Saturday and was unanimously acclaimed 'the best in the borough'.

Time to shine on Olympic Torch day

Do you know a special someone who goes the extra mile for their community and deserves to join in with Walsall's moment to shine?

Walsall Children's University Graduation

Pupils from six primary schools will be donning gowns and mortar boards to celebrate their graduation from Walsall Children's University on Thursday (21 June).

Children speak up on The Olympics

Just hours before the Olympic Torch passes through Walsall, pupils from local primary schools will gather to discuss why we need the modern games.

Joy as Gallery Garden in full bloom

Visitors will be able to enjoy a stroll around Walsall Arboretum's £50,000 Gallery Garden from this week as the unique park attraction opens up to the public.

Panel to discuss hospital mortality rates

Mortality rates at Walsall's Manor Hospital will be discussed by the council's health scrutiny panel when it meets later this week.

Study GCSE English and Maths for FREE

Walsall Adult & Community College (WACC) is offering residents the chance to study GCSE Maths and English for FREE from September 2012.

Olympic torch will be a huge boost to economy

Walsall town centre will be packed to the rafters with entertainment when the Olympic torch comes to town, sparking a major boost to the local economy.

Coalition bringing improvements to residents

A range of investment and improvement opportunities for residents of all ages across the borough came under the spotlight at last night's meeting of Walsall Council's Coalition.

Council to appeal High Court mast decision

Walsall Council is set to appeal against a High Court decision to allow a controversial telephone mast to remain standing in Pheasey.

Panel commissions independent report

An independent report on mortality rates at the Manor Hospital will be commissioned by Walsall Council's health scrutiny panel, members have agreed.

Graduation Rewards University Children

Pupils from across six primary schools donned gowns and mortar boards to celebrate their graduation from Walsall Children's University.

ASB tour a Positive Step

A co-ordinated Anti-Social Behaviour tour of Darlaston provided police, council staff and intervention agencies with a chance to investigate community concerns.

Staying Summer Safe

Walsall partners have produced a new safety leaflet designed to ensure people enjoy a care free summer.

Meetings Consider Community

Community safety, highways maintenance and the progress of the Street Champions initiative will all come under the microscope across the borough this week.

Hodson Shop collection to be subject of research

Walsall Museum’s unique Hodson Shop collection, the unsold stock of a small draper’s shop from Willenhall, will be the subject of indepth academic scrutiny from Autumn 2012

Staff Relay Olympics Information Gold

Walsall Council staff are carrying the baton for Olympic fever as the town builds to one of its most historic ever days.

Gala Baths makes big splash for the Olympic Torch

Walsall’s Gala Baths is going to be flooded with fun entertainment and sessions for the whole family when the Olympic torch comes to town this Saturday.

Sex Crime Crackdown Targets Darlaston

Area Partnership support for tougher measures to tackle sex workers and kerb crawlers in Darlaston is gaining momentum.

Nominate a worthy winner online

Walsall's Mayor is reminding residents that they can make nominations for his civic awards online, as he counts down the weeks to this important event.

Help community garden grow in Darlaston

Residents of all ages, local groups and organisations and willing volunteers are being asked to help a community garden blossom in Darlaston at a special planning day next month.

Party in The Park

Have your face-painted, take a walk on stilts and get your photo taken with the Queen at Bloxwich Park on Saturday.

Partners Show Their Metal to Reduce Crime

Supported by Walsall Council's District Centre Management team, the Willenhall Project has overseen a 66 per cent fall in metal related crime over the past 12 months.

How to beat traffic delays on Olympic torch day

Revellers have been urged to plan ahead to avoid the traffic and be sure of a prime spot when the Olympic torch passes through Walsall.

Health Awareness by The Book

Expert advice on staying fit and healthy and enjoying a pro-active lifestyle awaits visitors to Walsall libraries next month.

Olympic torch - What’s planned in Willenhall

There will be a taste of Olympic fun and a chance to see the torch pass by in Willenhall on Saturday June 30 with a special Best of British day.

Olympic torch - What’s happening in town centre

Walsall-born Olympic Silver medallist Nick Gillingham will be on hand at Olympic torch day celebrations in Walsall town centre.

Olympic torch - Follow us on Twitter and Facebook

Revellers can be kept up to date with the latest news and all the celebrations as the torch passes through Walsall through social media.

Olympic torch - What’s happening in Bloxwich

There will be a double celebration for revellers in Bloxwich as the Olympic torch passes through on Saturday June 30 2012.

Walsall for 2012 - And we're off!

‘And we’re off!’ Olympic torch lands in Walsall The Olympic torch set foot in Walsall just before noon today.

Walsall for 2012 - torch update

The torch paused for lunch at Walsall Council House

Olympic Torch receives warm welcome in Walsall

Olympic Torch receives warm welcome - and The Wanted stop for lunch! Rapturous applause and enthusiastic cheers greeted the Olympic Torch when it arrived at Walsall’s Council House today.

Between 40,000 and 50,000 spectators

Between 40,000 and 50,000 spectators turned out in the borough of Walsall today to catch a glimpse of the Olympic Torch.