About We Are Walsall 2040
Discover the vision, mission, and people driving
Walsall's transformation by 2040
Building a better Walsall together
We Are Walsall 2040 is a bold and collaborative initiative designed to shape the future of our borough. Our visions has been formed by listening to what's most important to you, including cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods, better jobs, and more opportunities to connect with others.
Our vision is built on partnership - residents, businesses, and organisations coming together to build a brighter, greener Walsall for everyone.
Vision for 2040
Our goal is to make Walsall the most improved borough in the region by 2040 - where every resident feels proud to live and work.
Residents told us that they want Walsall in the future to be a borough where they are thriving and happy; healthy and well; prosperous and innovative' and a place where they can be proud to live and work.
Together, we're building a Walsall that works for everyone.
Thriving and Happy
By 2040, we want Walsall to be a place where every person feels safe, supported, and part of a strong community. We envision neighbourhoods where people look out for one another, where local initiatives help people help themselves, and where children are given the best opportunities to succeed. This is about building a borough where everyone has the chance to live a fulfilling life, knowing they are part of a compassionate, caring community.
Healthy and Well
By 2040, Walsall will be a borough where your health and wellbeing come first. We are committed to creating an environment where you can live an active, healthy lifestyle. From better access to healthcare and mental health support to more opportunities for fitness and wellness, we aim to ensure that every resident can lead a balanced and fulfilling life. Together, we can build a borough that prioritises your health and the health of your family.
Prosperous and Innovative
By 2040, Walsall will be a place that makes it easy for you to live, work, and access the services you need. Whether it’s getting around town, connecting with services online, or finding new opportunities to build your career or business, we are focused on creating a prosperous and innovative borough. We want to ensure that everyone has the skills and access to thrive in an evolving economy that works for all. This is about making Walsall a place where your future is bright and full of opportunity.
Proud of our Borough
By 2040, Walsall will be a borough that we are all proud to call home. With clean, vibrant towns and beautiful green spaces, you will be surrounded by places that are well-maintained and easy to enjoy. We are committed to respecting our environment, reducing our carbon footprint, and embracing sustainability. But it’s not just about the environment; it’s about a sense of community pride, where we come together to celebrate our shared heritage, culture, and the things that make Walsall unique.
To achieve our ambitions, it requires all of us to come together and make Walsall a thriving borough by 2040.