Bringing Communities Together
Walsall Trading Standards officers have concluded a comprehensive testing exercise involving 21 weighbridges across the borough. The four-day operation, which took place from 3 to 6 February 2026, was designed to verify the accuracy of the equipment and help prevent the overloading of heavy vehicles, a critical factor in reducing […]
Spring is officially in the air! Walsall is bursting into life this March 2026 with a packed lineup of events across our parks and venues. From iconic tribute acts at the Walsall Arena to creative family workshops at The New Art Gallery Walsall for World Book Day and International Women’s […]
Walsall Council has continued its robust enforcement action against littering, resulting in 39 offenders paying littering fines between 12 January and 9 February. Over the same period, the council issued a further 61 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), as part of ongoing efforts to keep the borough clean. Anyone issued with an FPN must pay within 14 days. Failure to do […]
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 […]
