Walsall residents are being encouraged to use a trusted approved trader scheme when looking for businesses to carry out work in their homes. Walsall Council has partnered with the ‘No Rogue Traders Here’ scheme, giving residents access to a directory of local businesses that have been independently assessed against a range of quality and professional standards. The […]

Walsall Council has continued its robust enforcement action against littering, resulting in 74 offenders paying littering fines between 29 June and 27 July. Over the same period, the council issued a further 144 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) as part of ongoing efforts to keep the borough clean. Anyone issued with […]

A Walsall takeaway has been ordered to close with immediate effect after Environmental Health officers discovered evidence of a widespread and active mouse infestation during an inspection. Veggie Fellas, on Caldmore Road, was served with a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice by Walsall Council on 22 July 2026 after Environmental Health […]

Walsall Council’s Leisure Services is inviting local families to join the celebrations at Bloxwich Active Living Centre for its 10th anniversary with a special Wild West themed party this summer. The milestone celebration will take place on Friday 7 August from 10am to 2pm, offering a jam-packed day of themed activities […]

A Walsall takeaway was ordered to close with immediate effect after Environmental Health officers discovered evidence of a widespread and active mouse infestation during an inspection. Golden Fish Bar & Pizza Palace Ltd, on Bloxwich Road, was served with a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice by Walsall Council on 30 June […]

Walsall Council has agreed a revised approach to climate and environmental action, focused on delivering practical local benefits for residents and making best use of council resources. A Notice of Motion was considered and approved by Full Council on Monday 27 July 2026. The motion agreed that the council will rescind […]

Councillor Nicky Barker, Deputy Leader of Walsall Council, has been appointed as the council’s first White Ribbon Champion, as the authority strengthens its commitment to ending violence against women and girls and takes the next step towards White Ribbon accreditation. The appointment was approved by Full Council on Monday 27 […]

Walsall residents are being encouraged to make informed choices about hepatitis testing, treatment and vaccination, as World Hepatitis Day is marked on Tuesday 28 July 2026. World Hepatitis Day raises awareness about hepatitis and encourages people to break down barriers. Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver. […]

With warm weather expected to continue, Walsall residents are being reminded to stay safe in the heat and look out for friends, family and neighbours who may be more vulnerable to hot weather. Hot weather can affect anyone, but some people are more vulnerable to its effects, including older adults, […]