A new Mayor for the borough has been appointed following the annual Mayor Making ceremony in the Council Chamber in Walsall on Monday 18 May 2026. The Mayor of Walsall and Consort, Sue Fleming The ceremony is one of the highlights in Walsall’s civic calendar, with the new Mayor receiving […]

The ‘Voices of Hope’ choir was formed to build a sense of community for those who foster. Since the start of the year, the choir has united through music and song, and last week they performed for the very first time. Made up of Walsall Council’s foster carers and the […]

Walsall Council is delighted to announce the opening of Ten.8 afterimage, a major new exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall, produced in partnership with International Curators Forum (ICF), running from 1 May to 13 September 2026. Admission is free for all visitors. Davis – Monolith One 1992 © Franklyn […]

Walsall Council is proud to join the nationwide celebration of Foster Care Fortnight 2026, running from Monday 11 May to Sunday 24 May. Foster Care Fortnight is delivered by leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network, and is one of the UK’s biggest campaigns to raise awareness of fostering, celebrate foster […]

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 […]