Walsall is one of just 64 Local Authority areas that has been awarded a £1.5million funding boost through the Pride in Place Impact Fund (PIPIF). PIPIF is a Government capital investment programme launched in September 2025, providing up to £1.5 million per selected local authority between 2025 and 2027. The […]

Walsall Libraries are supporting the National Year of Reading 2026 by encouraging residents to reconnect with reading and discover new ways to enjoy books that match their everyday interests. Go All In – National Year of Reading 2026 Across the borough, Walsall’s network of community libraries and mobile library service […]

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 […]

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 […]