People and communities
We Are Walsall 2040 roadshow continues tour of borough
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The We Are Walsall 2040 roadshow will continue across the borough of Walsall this week after completing the first three stops of its tour.
Designed to connect with the community and encourage residents to actively participate in shaping the long-term vision for Walsall's future, the roadshow will visit key locations in the run up to Christmas.
Having called at Pelsall Village Centre, Aldridge Library and Bloxwich Active Living Centre last week, the roadshow will press forward to Walsall College on Thursday 30 November 2023 from 11am to 2pm.
The roadshow will then make its way to Walsall town centre on Friday 1 December 2023, aligning with the arrival of the famous ‘Knife Angel’, a sculpture raising awareness of the impact of knife crime.
“ I am thrilled to see the launch of the We Are Walsall 2040 roadshow. This initiative marks a pivotal moment for our borough, where residents are not merely spectators but active contributors to the vision that will shape Walsall's future. I attended the first roadshow at Pelsall and it was great to see residents interacting with the team to find out about the long-term future of the borough.
By partnering with local organisations and visiting key locations, this roadshow ensures that every voice is heard, fostering a collaborative spirit that reflects the diversity and strength of our community. I encourage all residents to join us on this exciting journey as we work together to achieve this vision of Walsall in 2040. “
The We Are Walsall 2040 roadshow aims to provide a platform for residents to learn more about the long-term vision for the borough. It will finish the first phase of this roadshow on Saturday 16 December 2023 at Walsall Football Club.
The roadshow will return next year, and future dates are planned for spring 2024.
We Are Walsall 2040 roadshow tour dates:
Walsall College - Thursday 30 November 2023, 11am to 2pm
Walsall Town Centre - Friday 1 December 2023, 9am to 12 midday
Oak Park Active Living Centre - Saturday 2 December 2023, 11am to 1pm
Brownhills Community Association - Thursday 7 December 2023, 10am to 12 midday
Willenhall Market - Friday 8 December 2023, 10am to 1pm
Whg - Tuesday 12 December 2023, 11am to 1pm
Walsall Football Club - Saturday 16 December 2023, 12 midday to 3pm
About We Are Walsall 2040:
We Are Walsall 2040 is a strategic borough plan that outlines shared ambitions for what the borough should be like by 2040.
Organisations from across Walsall have come together to develop a long-term vision for the future of the borough. This includes Walsall Council, Walsall College, the University of Wolverhampton, West Midlands Fire Service, whg housing association, One Walsall, West Midlands Police, Walsall Together, Walsall For All, NHS Black Country and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group, Walsall Football Club and Walsall Football Club Foundation.
More than 10,000 residents and businesses shared their views about what they want Walsall to look and be like in 2040 and beyond.
The vision is for Walsall in 2040 to be the most improved borough in the region, a vibrant place where people are proud to live and residents in all neighbourhoods have the same life chances.
WAW2040 homepage: www.walsall.gov.uk/waw2040
The We Are Walsall Borough Plan can be downloaded from the Council website.
About the ‘Knife Angel’: Knife Angel comes to Walsall this December
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