The Leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Elaine Williams, confirmed her new Cabinet at the Annual Council meeting on Thursday 21 May 2026. Leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Elaine Williams “ I am honoured to have been elected as Leader and grateful for the trust placed in me. As Reform UK […]

Bloxwich Launchpad, a new digital skills and business support hub in the heart of Bloxwich, Walsall, has been shortlisted in three categories of this year’s Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regional awards. Following its formal opening in October 2025, Bloxwich Launchpad has been shortlisted in the Community Benefit, Public […]

With high temperatures forecast over the bank holiday and half-term week, Walsall residents are advised to take steps to stay well during the hot weather. Amber heat health alert. The UK Health Security Agency (in partnership with the Met Office) has issued an amber heat health alert for the West […]

Walsall Council is seeking feedback from the borough’s residents, businesses, developers, and other stakeholders for its draft Natural Environment supplementary planning document (SPD). SPDs are used by the council to make decisions on planning applications. They provide detailed guidance to explain how existing planning policies should be applied by local […]

It is with great sadness that Walsall Council announces the passing of former Mayor, Keith Sears, who passed away in May 2026. Mr Keith Sears celebrated the extraordinary milestone of serving the borough with honour for 50 years in January 2026. He was first elected to the council in May […]

A new Mayor for the borough has been appointed following the annual Mayor Making ceremony in the Council Chamber in Walsall on Monday 18 May 2026. The Mayor of Walsall and Consort, Sue Fleming The ceremony is one of the highlights in Walsall’s civic calendar, with the new Mayor receiving […]

The ‘Voices of Hope’ choir was formed to build a sense of community for those who foster. Since the start of the year, the choir has united through music and song, and last week they performed for the very first time. Made up of Walsall Council’s foster carers and the […]

Walsall Council is delighted to announce the opening of Ten.8 afterimage, a major new exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall, produced in partnership with International Curators Forum (ICF), running from 1 May to 13 September 2026. Admission is free for all visitors. Davis – Monolith One 1992 © Franklyn […]

Walsall Council is proud to join the nationwide celebration of Foster Care Fortnight 2026, running from Monday 11 May to Sunday 24 May. Foster Care Fortnight is delivered by leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network, and is one of the UK’s biggest campaigns to raise awareness of fostering, celebrate foster […]