Darlaston residents can now find out more about the plan, and have their say on the consultation on the Darlaston Plan website In 2023 it was announced that Darlaston would be one of 55 overlooked towns in the country to receive a £20million government investment to spend over 10 years. […]

Children and young people can now visit registered safe spaces in Walsall if they are worried, upset or need help whilst out and about. Walsall Council and West Midlands Police have launched a new, safe spaces initiative following calls from young people to make the town feel and be a […]

Part of a war memorial which was vandalised last month has now been replaced at Barr Beacon, just in time for a Remembrance service on Friday November 7, 10.45am. The incident, which took place in early October, was reported to West Midlands Police at the time. The damage is believed to […]

Walsall Council’s Community Protection Enforcement Officers (CPEOs) will continue their work across the borough after a successful summer of proactive patrols tackling antisocial behaviour, environmental crime, and community safety concerns. For the past three months the team has carried out daily, high-visibility patrols in Walsall and Willenhall town centres as part of […]

As Bonfire Night approaches, Walsall Council is reminding residents to celebrate safely, protect their communities, and respect their neighbours, pets, and local environment. Residents are urged to only buy fireworks from reputable retailers and check that all products carry a CE or UKCA safety mark, along with clear English instructions and identification information. Sparklers must include […]

Final recommendations for new polling districts and polling places used within the borough of Walsall will be considered by a meeting of full council on Monday 3 November 2025. Council considers recommendations for Polling Districts Review in Walsall The Polling Districts Review is a legal requirement under the Electoral Registration […]

Walsall residents have just one week left to share their views on how food waste should be collected from homes across the borough. The consultation, which closes on Friday 7 November 2025, asks for feedback on two potential options for the delivery of a new weekly food waste collection service required under the Environment Act 2021. While the council […]

A trading standards exercise in Walsall has revealed four local premises sold age-restricted vape products to undercover and underage mystery shoppers. Two underage volunteers working with the council’s trading standards team posed as legitimate customers and visited five stores across Walsall on 29 October. From their visits, four stores sold […]

Walsall Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement of up to £20 million over the next ten years for Blakenall through the Pride in Place programme to support local regeneration and empower residents to shape the future of their community. The council has expressed commitment to ensuring that the board overseeing […]