Bringing Communities Together
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 […]
A portfolio briefing about adult social care and health will take place at a full council meeting in Walsall on Monday 3 November 2025. Councillor Keir Pedley, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health at Walsall Council, will present the report, which highlights progress on the council’s priorities and […]
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 […]
Walsall Council has continued to crackdown on those who disrespect the borough, with 59 offenders paying fines for littering in the past month. During that timeframe (from September 22 to October 20), Walsall Council has issued an additional 78 fines for the offence. Anyone issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice is required to pay their fine within 14 days. Should the fine remain […]
Fireworks, festive feasts and a Christmas lights switch-on extravaganza are just a few of events to expect at Walsall Council venues this November. HIGHLIGHT Walsall Christmas Lights Switch-On & Festive Markets Saturday 29 November, 11am-8pm. Walsall town centre. Free entry. This November, Walsall town centre will sparkle with festive cheer […]
Walsall Council has put up a thrilling programme of activities at its leisure centres this October half-term for families across the borough, running from Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November. From swimming and roller skating to racket sports and spooky celebrations, Walsall’s Bloxwich, Oak Park, Walsall Gala and Darlaston […]
The Sandwell community came together for a charity penalty shootout aimed at raising awareness of youth mental health and encouraging local engagement through sport and wellbeing. The event took place on Sunday 26 October 2025 at York Road Sports and Social Club in Sandwell, drawing families and football fans from […]
