A range of support will be available to help residents with additional needs take part in the Walsall Local Elections on Thursday 7 May 2026, with additional accessibility measures introduced this year alongside existing provision. Need assistance to vote? New for 2026 New accessibility measures are being introduced for the […]

To mark International Book Day on Thursday 2 April, Walsall Libraries have revealed their most borrowed fiction titles from 2025, offering inspiration to residents looking for their next read. Library interior, depicting various bookshelves The list highlights a mix of bestselling authors and well-loved favourites across both adult and children’s […]

More than £22,000 worth of illegal tobacco and associated goods have been seized following two recent enforcement days in Walsall. The coordinated activity forms part of Operation Fearless, an ongoing crackdown by Trading Standards, working alongside West Midlands Police, to disrupt the illegal tobacco trade across the borough. On Saturday […]

There is plenty to do for families in Walsall this spring with a jam-packed schedule of fun, learning, and support sessions at Walsall’s Best Start in Life Family Hubs. There are four family hubs and nine community hubs across the borough welcome to families who want to enjoy free activities, […]

Paul and Dianne Garrett have cared for over fifty children and since 2009. They became foster carers sixteen years ago after the birth of their son Luke, choosing a path that allowed them to spend more time together as a family while supporting children who needed a loving home. After […]

A CCTV camera in Walsall has been targeted by arsonists just days after being installed. The camera was deployed on Hawbush Road in Bloxwich on 13 March 2026 as part of efforts to tackle fly-tipping in the area. Following the incident, the unit had to be removed from the site. Walsall Council is calling on residents to come forward with […]

Families across Walsall are being invited to get active and have fun this Easter, as Walsall Council unveils an exciting programme of half term activities at its leisure centres. Make a splash this Easter At Oak Park Active Living Centre, families can enjoy floats fun sessions on 30 March, 1 […]

Walsall Council has released opening times for its services ahead of the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend, taking place from Good Friday (3 April) to Easter Monday (6 April) 2026. Here is a general overview of Walsall Council’s opening hours and specific details on its leisure centres, libraries, waste collections, […]

Walsall residents will notice some key changes at this year’s Local Elections taking place on Thursday 7 May 2026. “ Emma Bennett, Returning Officer at Walsall Council, said, “With important changes taking place at this year’s Local Elections, I want to encourage every eligible resident to make sure they are […]

Spring into action this April with a range of activities available for crafters, lovers of live music, and art enthusiasts at Walsall’s leisure attractions. The tennis courts inside Walsall Arboretum. The New Art Gallery Walsall Gallery Square, Walsall WS2 8LG Please note, from Wednesday 1 April 2026, the New Art […]