A Walsall-based shop has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after selling a vape containing nicotine to a person under the age of 18. Mr Gurmeet Singh Kapour, director of Mahir Trading Ltd, trading as Vape and Beyond in Walsall Town Centre, entered a guilty plea on the company’s […]
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Refurbishment of Leamore Park in Bloxwich now complete
Walsall Council is delighted to announce that the refurbishment of Leamore Park in Bloxwich is now officially complete. The renovation transforms the park into a vibrant, welcoming space. Leamore Park now has a seaside-themed children’s play area, also designed by local children. The Golden Mile Circuit has also been upgraded […]
Local History Fair returns to Walsall this October
Residents are invited to celebrate the borough’s past at the Local History Fair 2025. The fair will take place on Saturday 25 October from 11am to 2.30pm at the Lichfield Street Hub (WS1 1TR). The free event is open to all ages and will feature talks, displays and family-friendly activities, […]
Drop-in events planned for residents to learn more about food waste collections
Walsall residents still have time to share their views on proposals for new weekly food waste collections. A public consultation remains open until 7 November 2025, meaning there are just over 5 weeks remaining for residents to share views. Walsall Council is encouraging as many residents as possible to get […]
Anayah Joins Aston Villa u18s
Anayah Hussain, who attended Rockwood Academy has been a shining star at Alum Rock Football Academy. Her hard work and talent have now caught the eye of Aston Villa U18’s. We couldn’t be prouder of Anayah. Starting out here in her local area, she has become (and will continue to […]
New exhibition in Walsall marks Black History Month
A new exhibition celebrating the invaluable contributions of African Caribbean women from the Windrush Generation is taking place in Walsall as part of Black History Month from 1 to 31 October 2025. The exhibition is free and is hosted by Walsall Black Sisters Collective and supported by Walsall Council and […]
New footpaths improve access at Caldmore Community Garden
Visitors to Caldmore Community Garden are benefiting from new, fully accessible footpaths. The improvements, carried out by Tarmac, have restored the garden’s paths to a safe condition, making the space more welcoming for all users, particularly wheelchair and pushchair users. The upgraded surfaces also mean rainwater will now run onto the […]
Planned roadworks at cemeteries to improve access
Essential road improvement works are taking place at Walsall cemeteries over the next two weeks to repair potholes and improve access for visitors. The works, which will see road repairs carried out to improve visitor access, will mean cemeteries are closed to vehicles on the following dates: Bloxwich Cemetery – Monday […]
A bold new future for Willenhall: Walsall Council and Keepmoat Homes unveil plans for Locksmiths Quarter
Walsall Council is proud to unveil the next chapter in Willenhall’s transformation, as the first phase of the ambitious Willenhall Framework Plan; a 10-year vision to create a vibrant, connected, and sustainable town, takes another step forward. An illustrative masterplan In partnership with leading developer Keepmoat Homes Ltd, the Council is set […]
Walsall Archives extends opening hours to welcome more visitors
Walsall Archives is extending its opening hours to give residents, researchers and history enthusiasts more opportunities to explore the borough’s rich heritage. From Saturday 4 October, Walsall Archives, located at the Lichfield Street Hub, will open on the first Saturday of every month, 10am to 4pm. This will make the […]








