Bringing Communities Together
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. Following a pause due to the general election, the funding was confirmed in early 2025 and on Thursday 9 October the Darlaston […]
A series of targeted fly-tipping interventions have been carried out across Walsall. A large fly-tip was recently reported on Brockhurst Crescent, obstructing the pavement. The illegally dumped waste, including wooden doors and planks, was cordoned off and treated as an ‘EnviroCrime’ scene on 3 October 2025, and subsequently removed on […]
Walsall’s dedicated litter-picking volunteers have collected 5,403 bags of litter in the past 3 months. This incredible number was achieved across 2,550 hours of community action from July to September. Litter picking events are organised through the Walsall Community Litter Watch (WCLW), established in August 2019 to help address littering […]
Walsall residents can now report and track progress on highways issues through an online portal. The changes have been made as part of Walsall Council’s ongoing commitment to excellent customer service. Residents can make reports through MyAccount, Walsall Council’s online platform for problem reporting and service access. In light of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
