Bringing Communities Together
Today is an important day for thousands of Year 6 children in Walsall who will find out which secondary school has offered them a place for September 2026. Parents and carers can see where their child has been offered a place on the Walsall Council school admissions portal: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions 94% of […]
Residents of Goscote are being invited to play a starring role in a special exhibition celebrating the completion of the Goscote Lane Corridor regeneration, Walsall’s biggest ever residential regeneration scheme. Delivered in partnership by whg, Walsall Council, Homes England and Keepmoat, and supported through WMCA funding (formerly Black Country Local Enterprise […]
Walsall Council’s budget for the 2026/27 financial year was considered and approved at a full Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026. A balanced budget for 2026/27 was presented, which included proposals for spending, efficiencies and council tax. “ The stability of the council’s finances is fundamental to serving the […]
Spring is officially in the air! Walsall is bursting into life this March 2026 with a packed lineup of events across our parks and venues. From iconic tribute acts at the Walsall Arena to creative family workshops at The New Art Gallery Walsall for World Book Day and International Women’s […]
A portfolio holder briefing highlighting a year of significant progress, major long-term investment and strong day-to-day frontline performance will be presented at a full council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026. A defining achievement within Street Scene portfolio has been the approval of the borough’s new five-year Waste Strategy, setting out a clear framework for managing waste […]
Walsall Council works with over 75 providers across the borough to offer children and young people aged five to 16 years old, fun, local activities during the school holidays. This Easter is no exception. Young children taking part in a previous HAF programme activity. The Easter 2026 Holiday Activity and […]
It is with great sadness that Walsall Council announces the passing of former Mayor, Dennis Anson, who passed away in February 2026. Former Mayor of Walsall Dennis Anson Mr Dennis Anson served the borough with honour for 25 years. He was first elected to the council in May 1991 as […]
A community-led improvement day has delivered a range of enhancements to Palfrey Park. Despite challenging weather conditions, volunteers from Walsall Council and local business Art Cleaning Services carried out a range of practical activities designed to improve the park for residents, visitors and wildlife. Volunteers restored pathway edging to improve […]
Walsall residents can now benefit from a council-backed scheme designed to support affordable, low-carbon home improvements through Switch Together. Solar panels on a roof of a house with windows The scheme helps households explore greener options such as solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps and smarter energy tariffs, with clear […]
Following a three-week inspection in December 2025, Ofsted and CQC have published a report on Walsall’s Local Area Partnership. The partnership – made up of Walsall Council and the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) – provides services to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities […]
