Bringing Communities Together
Walsall libraries are set to benefit from £170,000 in funding through the Libraries Improvement Fund, supporting a programme of refurbishment works, facility improvements and upgraded technology across the borough. Darlaston Library The funding will be used to enhance existing library spaces and ensure services continue to meet the changing needs […]
Today, Thursday 16 April 2026, is primary school offer day, and parents and carers across Walsall are finding out where their child will start Reception this September. Walsall Council received a total of 3,368 on-time applications before the January deadline, and every child who applied on time has been offered […]
Tickets are now on sale for FotoFest 2026, a new photography event coming to Walsall town centre this May, bringing together leading brands, photographers and creatives for a day of inspiration, learning and networking. Taking place on Saturday 9 May 2026 FotoFest Visual Expo will be held at The Crossing […]
Five individuals have been taken to court for littering offences across the borough. The cases were heard at Birmingham & Solihull Magistrates’ Court on 18 March 2026 and resulted in combined fines totalling £1,539. This follows four successful prosecutions in February, where combined fines exceeded £2,000. Mr Zabar Hussain, of Stafford Street, Walsall, was convicted […]
Candidates have now been announced for the upcoming Local Elections in Walsall on Thursday 7 May 2026. You can view the full list of candidates on the council website. This year, all 60 council seats in the borough are being contested in what is known as an all out election. This […]
Walsall Council is reminding residents of changes to national legislation on the private keeping of primates (such as marmosets, capuchins, monkeys, lemurs and chimpanzees). Primates such as marmosets now require a licence if privately kept. From 6 April 2026, it is a criminal offence to keep a primate privately without […]
Walsall residents are encouraged to access a range of local health and wellbeing services as World Health Day takes place on Tuesday 7 April 2026. These services include support related to pregnancy, early years, mental health, sexual health and healthy lifestyle programmes. Walsall Arboretum. Support for families, children and young […]
Three people have been taken to court after being caught littering in Walsall. None of the three offenders reside in Walsall. The cases were taken to court after Fixed Penalty Notices issued for depositing and leaving litter were left unpaid. The hearings took place on 13 March 2026 at Birmingham & Solihull Magistrates’ Court. Mr Javen Simms, […]
A range of support will be available to help residents with additional needs take part in the Walsall Local Elections on Thursday 7 May 2026, with additional accessibility measures introduced this year alongside existing provision. Need assistance to vote? New for 2026 New accessibility measures are being introduced for the […]
To mark International Book Day on Thursday 2 April, Walsall Libraries have revealed their most borrowed fiction titles from 2025, offering inspiration to residents looking for their next read. Library interior, depicting various bookshelves The list highlights a mix of bestselling authors and well-loved favourites across both adult and children’s […]
