Walsall Connected Annual Report - Year Four - Walsall Connected and We Are Walsall 2040

Walsall Connected is an initiative that aligns directly with the priorities of We Are Walsall 2040 in fostering a thriving, proud, prosperous and healthy Walsall.

We are thriving and happy

• Localised support: Walsall Connected offers local, in-person assistance for accessing Council services, ensuring residents can easily get the help they need, when they need it.
• Digital inclusion: The initiative helps residents get online, improving access to digital services and fostering greater community participation and satisfaction.

Walsall Connected centres reinforce communities

• Community centres: By setting up local centres, Walsall Connected reinforces the identity of different communities and supports local pride. Residents can be supported in a way that suits them.
• Increasing accessibility: Making Council services more accessible locally empowers residents and promotes civic engagement.

We are prosperous and innovative

• Building digital skills: Providing training and support to help residents access digital services and become more digitally self-sufficient.
• Increasing service efficiency: Streamlining access to services digitally and locally boosts efficiency, supporting economic growth.

We are healthy and well

• Enhanced access to services and support: Local centres make it easier for residents to access health and wellbeing services.
• Support for vulnerable residents: Specific support for those less able to navigate digital platforms ensures inclusive access to health resources.