Company Research Report: Walsall Council
Company Overview
- Name of Company: Walsall Council
- Mission of the Company: Proud of our past, our present, and for our future.
- Year Founded and Founder: No information is available.
- Key People in the Company:
- Councillor Stacie Elson, Portfolio Holder for Children's Services
- Councillor Mark Statham, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance
- Councillor Louise Harrison, Deputy Mayor of Walsall
- Headquarters: Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall, WS1 1TP
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue of the Company: No information is available.
- Company Known For: Delivering local government services to the residents of Walsall, including services related to children's services, regeneration, finance, and digital skills training.
Products and Services
Products
- Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme
- Description: Provides activities and nutritious meals for children and young people during school holidays.
- Key Features: Targets children ages 5 to 16 eligible for free school meals; includes enrichment, sport, and healthy eating activities.
- Bloxwich Launchpad
- Description: Digital skills and business support center currently being developed in Bloxwich.
- Key Features: Offers digital and IT skills training, job search support, technical training in AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, and serves as a business incubator.
- Finance and Procurement Services
- Description: Ensures strong financial management for the council and supports local suppliers.
- Key Features: Implementation of Early Payment Supplier Scheme, Freepay solution, and improvements in financial planning and procurement.
Recent Developments
Funding Boosts and Program Extensions
- HAF Programme Extension:
- The program received a £1.8 million funding boost from the Department for Education to continue for another year, providing support to approximately seven thousand children and young people in Walsall.
New Projects and Initiatives
- Bloxwich Launchpad
- Recent Developments: Hosts free sessions in Bloxwich Library to engage the community in new digital skills offerings. It is set to officially open in Spring 2025.
- Partner Organizations: Includes Althaus Digital, Black Country Chamber of Commerce, Department of Work & Pensions, and more.
Financial and Strategic Planning
- Recent Financial Report and Strategies:
- Key Achievements: Successful external audit and balanced budget proposal for 2025/26, early payment contractual savings, and development of a new Commercial Strategy to generate additional revenue.
- Future Priorities: Balanced Medium Term Financial Strategy, compliance with new accounting standards, and commercial strategies in areas such as pyrolysis, EV charging, and public health.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- Bloxwich Town Deal:
- Part of a £25 million government funding used to support regeneration projects, including the development of the Bloxwich Launchpad.
Infrastructure and Capital Projects
- Derelict Building Acquisitions and Developments:
- The council has started the acquisition and redevelopment of derelict buildings as part of its ongoing regeneration efforts.
For more information, please visit the Walsall Council website or contact their main office at the Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall, WS1 1TP.
Note: Information in this report is based solely on the data provided. Fields with "No information is available" indicate missing data in the provided dataset.
