Bringing Communities Together
A portfolio holder briefing highlighting a year of significant progress, major long-term investment and strong day-to-day frontline performance will be presented at a full council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026. A defining achievement within Street Scene portfolio has been the approval of the borough’s new five-year Waste Strategy, setting out a clear framework for managing waste […]
The annual review of the existing High Court injunction which bans street racing in the region will take place tomorrow (Thursday 26 February 2026). The injunction prohibits people from participating, as a driver, rider or passenger, in a gathering of two or more people where some of those present engage […]
Walsall Council works with over 75 providers across the borough to offer children and young people aged five to 16 years old, fun, local activities during the school holidays. This Easter is no exception. Young children taking part in a previous HAF programme activity. The Easter 2026 Holiday Activity and […]
It is with great sadness that Walsall Council announces the passing of former Mayor, Dennis Anson, who passed away in February 2026. Former Mayor of Walsall Dennis Anson Mr Dennis Anson served the borough with honour for 25 years. He was first elected to the council in May 1991 as […]
Over 1,000 interactions have taken place since September 2025 with pregnant women and their families as part of a project to promote vaccinations during pregnancy. Flu Fairies Flu Fairies, a project supported by Walsall Council in partnership with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, offers creative, friendly and informative support to help […]
A community-led improvement day has delivered a range of enhancements to Palfrey Park. Despite challenging weather conditions, volunteers from Walsall Council and local business Art Cleaning Services carried out a range of practical activities designed to improve the park for residents, visitors and wildlife. Volunteers restored pathway edging to improve […]
Walsall residents can now benefit from a council-backed scheme designed to support affordable, low-carbon home improvements through Switch Together. Solar panels on a roof of a house with windows The scheme helps households explore greener options such as solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps and smarter energy tariffs, with clear […]
Walsall Council is inviting residents, businesses and road users to share their views on proposed improvements at Rushall Junction (A461), as part of a public consultation running from 23 February to 20 March 2026. The proposed scheme focuses on the junction of A461 Lichfield Road, Pelsall Lane, Daw End Lane […]
Following a three-week inspection in December 2025, Ofsted and CQC have published a report on Walsall’s Local Area Partnership. The partnership – made up of Walsall Council and the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) – provides services to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities […]
Walsall Council’s Children’s Services team has been announced as a finalist for a prestigious award at this year’s Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards. The council’s team is a finalist in the Children’s Services category following a submission that centred around the service’s eight-year transformational journey and underpinning vision: Walsall Right […]
