Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Council has seized a vehicle following intelligence linking it to fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour and other criminal activity. The vehicle was seized in Beechdale on Tuesday 27 January, following numerous complaints. Reports indicated that the vehicle was being used to advertise waste collection services on social media and was suspected […]
On National Pothole Day, Walsall Council is highlighting its year-round strategy to maintaining safe roads. All roads in the borough are subject to routine inspections, with main roads checked monthly and quieter residential streets annually. Potholes identified during inspections are prioritised by the level of risk they pose. In 2025, Walsall Council took a proactive approach […]
The annual review of the High Court injunction which bans street racing in the Black Country will take place next month. The injunction, led by the City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Dudley Council, Sandwell Council and Walsall Council and supported by West Midlands Police, prohibits people from participating, […]
A joint taxi enforcement operation was carried out on 28 November by Walsall Council, City of Wolverhampton Council and West Midlands Police traffic officers, as part of ongoing work to maintain high safety and licensing standards across the region. During the operation in Walsall, officers inspected 16 vehicles in the […]
Walsall Council is consulting on a new draft Taxi and Private Hire Licensing policy. The draft policy reflects government guidance and aims to ensure standards remain high and passengers in Walsall can travel with confidence. It also sets out procedures and standards for everyone involved including drivers, passengers and other road users. The council is encouraging anyone who uses taxis or private hire vehicles, […]
Walsall Council has successfully prosecuted three individuals for littering offences. All three cases resulted in fines after defendants failed to pay Fixed Penalty Notices issued for depositing and leaving litter in public areas. On 20 October 2025, Mr Henry Carless, of Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, was convicted at Birmingham & Solihull Magistrates’ Court […]
588 littering fines were paid in Walsall across 2025 as part of an ongoing crackdown on environmental crime. This total included 22 cases which were taken to court due to fines not being paid on time. The council’s enforcement activity has remained consistent throughout the year as part of its […]
Walsall Council has continued its crackdown on those who disrespect the borough, with 35 offenders paying fines for littering between 21 October and 18 November. Over the same period, the council issued a further 51 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for littering offences. Anyone issued with an FPN must pay within […]
Walsall residents can now report and track progress on highways issues through an online portal. The changes have been made as part of Walsall Council’s ongoing commitment to excellent customer service. Residents can make reports through MyAccount, Walsall Council’s online platform for problem reporting and service access. In light of […]
A series of spot checks on taxis and private hire vehicles were carried out during a recent event at Walsall Arboretum. Working alongside West Midlands Police, licensing officers stopped 11 vehicles on Saturday August 2 to ensure drivers and vehicles were compliant with local licensing rules. Six drivers were advised […]
