Bringing Communities Together
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 series of spot checks on taxis and private hire vehicles were carried out during a recent event at Walsall Arboretum. Working alongside West Midlands Police, licensing officers stopped 11 vehicles on Saturday August 2 to ensure drivers and vehicles were compliant with local licensing rules. Six drivers were advised […]
Walsall Council’s Parking Services has received reports from members of the public regarding suspicious text messages claiming they have outstanding parking charges. Please be aware that these messages are a scam. Walsall Council does not send text messages requesting payment for parking charges. If you receive one of these fraudulent […]
Walsall Council’s road safety team is offering free cycling education during the Summer holidays. Bikeability is a scheme designed to help children, young people and adults develop essential cycling skills and confidence. The scheme is delivered by the council, in partnership with Active Travel England and Bikeability.org.uk. Four weeks of […]
From 8 April 2025, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will require learner drivers to give 10 full working days’ notice to change or cancel their car driving test without losing the test fee. Currently, you must give 3 full working days of notice to avoid losing the test […]
Top employers in the UK automotive sector are investing in a major skills drive to grow apprenticeship numbers by almost a sixth in 2025, according to a new survey by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as manufacturers embark on a ‘green growth decade’. With the UK celebrating […]
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -20.5% in the first month of 2025 with 19,050 vans, pick-ups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A second consecutive monthly decline follows robust growth in 2024, and […]
Applications are now invited for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship Programme. The application window will remain open until 2 March 2025 for Level 6 roles and 30 March 2025 for Level 2 & 3 roles; applications can be made online, with open roles available to view on the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars careers […]
Modifications can limit the number of potential buyers and harm a vehicle’s resale value, according to valuation experts at HPI. Non-manufacturer modifications can also invalidate warranties and impact insurance. HPI advises that modifications can invalidate a car’s warranty and insurance if not fully declared, warning that some buyers may be unaware of […]
UK motorists will be protected at the pumps under tough new powers that will shine a light on any attempt from retailers to unfairly hike up fuel prices. Under new amendments tabled to the Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Bill, the CMA will become the body responsible for closely monitoring road fuel […]
