Here’s your guide to all the activities going on at Walsall’s visitor attractions in February 2026. Comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane will be the headline act for this special Funny Beeseness event at Walsall Arena. This February, whether it is a romantic Valentine’s Day date to a […]

Walsall Council has seized around 2,000 illegal cigarettes during a joint operation in Walsall town centre. As part of a targeted enforcement operation, officers from Walsall Council’s Trading Standards team worked closely with West Midlands Police to inspect five premises on Thursday 22 January. Issues were identified at one location, where approximately 2,000 illegal cigarettes […]

A primary school in Walsall has been described as a vibrant, nurturing and harmonious school by Ofsted inspectors. Following their visit in November 2025, Ofsted inspectors judged three areas of the school as exceptional, and the remaining four areas as a strong standard: Inclusion – exceptional Leadership and governance – […]

Walsall Council has confirmed updated arrangements for Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the borough. Fryers Road HWRC in Bloxwich will remain open to residents while plans for its redevelopment are finalised. Keeping Fryers Road open during this period will minimise the distance residents in the west of the borough need […]

On Tuesday 27 January 2026, Walsall Council will mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) alongside communities across the UK, commemorating the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest concentration camp. The official logo for Holocaust Memorial Day with two purple flames. The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) is a charity […]

Walsall’s volunteer litter pickers were welcomed to the Mayor’s Parlour on Thursday January 15 for a special thank you event recognising their outstanding contribution to keeping the borough clean. The event was hosted by the Mayor of Walsall and began with a welcome speech thanking volunteers for their dedication and ongoing support. […]

Demolition has begun on the first of a number of brownfield sites on Moat Street in Willenhall, clearing the way for new homes. Councillor Adrian Andrew, Deputy Leader of Walsall Council (centre/left) with Shaun Fielding, Regional Managing Director of Keepmoat Homes (centre/right) with members of AR Demolition and Keepmoat Homes. […]

Walsall Council has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering high-quality adult social care services following the publication of an assessment report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The overall rating for Walsall Council is ‘Requires Improvement’. “ We are committed to […]

Walsall Council was delighted to welcome the Mayor of the West Midlands to Bloxwich Launchpad this week, marking a significant moment as the centre continues to support local people and entrepreneurs since opening in September 2025. The Mayor of the West Midlands engages with young people at Bloxwich Launchpad. The […]