Councillor Elaine Williams, Leader of Walsall Council, will set out her administration’s priorities for the borough in her first Leader’s Portfolio Holder Report to Full Council on Monday 27 July 2026. The report outlines a clear focus on delivering visible improvements for residents, providing value for money and creating economic […]

Four Black Country councils are joining forces to establish a regional fostering hub that will transform how foster carers are recruited, supported and retained across the region. The new fostering hub will bring together the expertise and resources of Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton to create a stronger, collaborative approach […]

Walsall Council’s Shared Lives service has been rated ‘good’ across all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), recognising the high-quality of support provided to people with learning disabilities and autism living within family homes across the borough. The inspection took place between 30 June and 2 July […]

A coordinated operation involving Walsall Council and West Midlands Police has cleared a privately owned car park in Walsall town centre that had become associated with anti-social behaviour, drug misuse and rough sleeping. The operation took place on Tuesday 30 June, during Anti-social Behaviour Week, at private land on Midland Road […]

Make the most of the summer holidays with another packed month of events and activities across Walsall this August. From family fun in the pool and creative workshops at The New Art Gallery Walsall to live entertainment at Walsall Arena and exciting Hippo Trail activities across the borough, there’s plenty […]

Walsall Council is extremely concerned by the scale of disruption and the impact on local residents arising from a Tent Pegging event held on land off Erdington Road, Aldridge, over the 18th and 19th of July 2026. The Council is undertaking a full review into the significant impact on residents. […]

Walsall Council is inviting residents to make the most of their local libraries this summer, with a programme of free activities full, with something for all ages. From storytelling and craft sessions to Lego® clubs, coding activities and reading groups, this is something for all ages to enjoy at Walsall’s […]

Health and care professionals, community organisations and partner agencies came together to learn more about Walsall’s Enablement Service at an awareness event aimed at strengthening partnership working and helping more residents access support to live independently. The Enablement Awareness Event took place at Goscote Centre, where attendees met members of […]

For children, the prospect of no school for six whole weeks is a welcome treat, but for their responsible adults, it will be a matter of scrambling round trying to fill each week with fun activities to keep them occupied. The New Art Gallery Walsall has compiled a list of […]