Read the latest newsletter from Walsall Council’s Licensing Team This edition features news about driver licensing document checks and MOT bay information. You can also find out about grants available for switching to electric vehicles and guidance around ‘ghost plates’ and safety compliance. Licensing newsletter April 2026 (download PDF 559KB)

The Local Election results for Walsall Council 2026 can be found below: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/voting-and-elections/election/local-election-results-walsall-borough-2026

Excitement is building for FotoFest 2026 as a standout and diverse line-up of speakers has been announced for the highly anticipated visual expo coming to Walsall this May with only a few days left to secure tickets. Taking place at The Crossing at St Pauls, Walsall, on Saturday 9 May, […]

We are currently experiencing a technical issue that may affect some external applicants during the recruitment process. External candidates with Outlook and Hotmail email accounts are currently being prevented from receiving the verification codes required to submit their applications. This issue is also impacting other areas of the recruitment journey. […]

A cancer awareness tour will visit Walsall in May as part of a wider Black Country programme aimed at helping residents spot the signs of cancer early and know when and how to seek help. Cancer bus tour in Walsall. The bus will offer free, confidential advice and information about […]

For the May Bank Holidays on Monday 4 May 2026 and Monday 25 May 2026, Walsall Council services will be operating with modified hours or closures. The main council offices will be closed on Monday 4 May and Monday 25 May 2026. Here is a general overview containing information about […]

Walsall is set for a vibrant May 2026, with an exciting programme of live music, exhibitions, creative workshops and cultural events taking place across the borough. From major tribute concerts at Walsall Arena and Arts Centre to inspiring exhibitions at The New Art Gallery Walsall, there’s something for everyone to […]

Walsall Council’s Trading Standards team has seized nearly one million illegal cigarettes in what is the largest tobacco haul ever recorded in the borough. The seizure took place on Tuesday 22 April following an investigation into a break-in at a storage unit in Walsall. Officers uncovered a large container within […]

A series of community-focused initiatives delivered through Walsall Council’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme has brought together local businesses, volunteers and families to support green spaces and community wellbeing across the borough. More than 150 children took part in Easter Egg Trail events held in parks across Walsall during the school holidays. […]