Planning permission has been granted for the transformation of King George V Playing Field, which will see new facilities and enhancements to the park delivered over the next two years The application proposes demolition of the existing Pavilion building, making way for a new Pavilion and opportunities for a café, […]

With colder weather conditions expected, residents are encouraged to take steps to keep warm and well, with a yellow cold-health alert in effect from Friday 13 February 2026 until Monday 16 February 2026 across the West Midlands. Yellow cold health alert. The yellow alert is likely to have minor impacts […]

Aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners came together at Bloxwich Launchpad on Monday 9 February for the Start Up & Grow event, delivered as part of the West Midlands Business Festival 2026. The free half-day workshop welcomed early businesses and start-ups to the newly opened Launchpad in Market Place, Bloxwich, […]

The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison, officially opened a new purpose-built care home in Brownhills this week, marking a significant investment in high-quality care for older residents across the borough. he new care home provides 90 en-suite bedrooms and is registered to deliver nursing, dementia and residential care, helping […]

Families across Walsall are being invited to join a series of free “Hearts and Crafts” sessions this February half term, offering children aged 0-5 a morning of Valentine’s Day themed fun and creativity. Hosted by the council’s Family Hubs team, each event includes craft activities, storytelling, play opportunities and even […]

Walsall Council is continuing work on a new bridge over the Wyrley and Essington Canal and associated carriageway improvements along Norton Road in Pelsall. As part of the next phase of the scheme, carriageway surfacing works will take place on Norton Road between Charles Crescent and Wyrley Lane. To ensure the safety of […]

Walsall Council is supporting Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (2–8 February 2026) – the UK’s national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence. Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2026 Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, takes place in the first full week of […]

A community litter pick in Pleck has resulted in the removal of 80 bags of litter from local streets, following a joint effort by residents, community groups and Walsall Council. Members of the Pleck Picking Posse group, Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, and Walsall Council Members of the Pleck Picking Posse, […]

Walsall Council has carried out its first targeted enforcement exercise under codename Operation Fearless. The new initiative is designed to expand on work already carried out by Trading Standards officers to disrupt the illegal tobacco trade. As part of the operation, officers from the council, supported by West Midlands Police, seized around 7,000 illegal cigarettes, 3.8kg of hand-rolling tobacco and 18 disposable […]