Photo opportunity Walsall Connected launches through Community Partners

Thursday, 6 October 2022 17:56

On Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 10am, Walsall Council launches Walsall Connected at the Stan Ball Centre in Bloxwich

The event is open for drop ins to enable people to learn more about the service, with an official ribbon cutting at 12pm.

Walsall Connected is a new Council initiative offering face-to-face support to help Walsall residents to access online services and learn valuable digital skills. The programme first launched in Walsall libraries in September and is open for residents to access free of charge in their preferred location.

The launch event officially welcomes the 18 Community Partners that will be delivering Walsall Connected services to residents alongside 7 libraries.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Mike Bird, said “Following the successful launch of Walsall Connected in our libraries, I am excited to see the programme rolling out across local Community Partners.

“In this digital age it is vital we give residents the tools and support needed to help them gain digital skills and increase their confidence in accessing services online. This programme aims to ensure that no one falls through the cracks and gets left behind.

“In our residents’ survey, overwhelmingly people said they wanted somewhere where they could go and learn digital skills so they could access online services independently so that is what we are providing.

“We now have 18 Community Partners on board ready to deliver the service to residents in convenient locations within the community and I am looking forward to the official launch.”

More from Local News

Donate a gift to Walsall care leavers this Christmas

The generosity of Walsall is being called upon this festive season, as the council launches a gift donation drive for the borough’s care leavers.
Free advice and support at Help at the Hub day in Wednesfield

Anyone looking for free support and guidance on money, health and safety matters is welcome to attend an open day in Wednesfield next week, organised by City of Wolverhampton Council.
Fresh advice for those worried about losing winter fuel payments

The City of Wolverhampton Council is contacting nearly 1000 households in the city with renewed advice for pension-aged carers about applying for pension credit without delay.
Final stage of Wolverhampton Local Plan consultation launched

The final stage of consultation on a new Wolverhampton Local Plan to guide future development in the city up to 2042 has today (Monday) been launched.
Tree of Hope in Walsall signifies unity and stands up to violence against women and girls

A ‘Tree of Hope’ has been unveiled at the New Art Gallery in Walsall town centre this week.
Earlier this month, the first phase of a new adult social care initiative was launched by Walsall Council.

Called Pathway to Independence, this initiative introduces a new approach to adult social care which aims to support adults who need social care services to achieve their personal goals and help them live as independently as possible for as long as possible in their own homes.
Completion of designs paves way for Wednesfield High Street transformation

City of Wolverhampton Council has put final proposals in place for the £3.3 million transformation of Wednesfield High Street.
Black Country Transport (BCT) – working with City of Wolverhampton Council and neighbouring local authorities – has secured funding to improve the key route, which incorporates Birmingham New Road and Wolverhampton Road. Proposals include segregated cyc

An exciting new concept in helping residents with anything and everything related to food launches this week in the city with the first stage of the ground-breaking new Pocket to Plate.