Walsall Council is taking swift action to keep the borough moving after a winter of wet weather, snow and frost caused significant damage to roads across the West Midlands. In response to a surge in potholes, the council has launched an accelerated programme of repairs to protect motorists and keep […]
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Walsall Works Jobs EXPO March 2026
Find out more about what’s on offer at the free event. Walsall Works will be holding a Jobs Expo event at Walsall College Hub on Thursday 19 March – 9am to 3pm. Find out more about the Walsall Works Expo event. You can find out more about what’s on offer […]
Residents asked to help shape plans for new 3G football pitch in Bloxwich
Walsall Council invites residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on an exciting next step in the transformation of King George V (KGV) Playing Fields in Bloxwich. As well as the wider redevelopment plans for the playing fields, plans are being fleshed out for a new 3G (third […]
Walsall Council celebrates 1,000 five-star food hygiene ratings across the borough
Walsall has reached a major milestone, with 1,000 food businesses now holding the highest possible 5-star Food Hygiene Rating. Out of 1,720 rated establishments across the borough, 1,000 have achieved a rating of 5 – Very Good, demonstrating consistently high standards of food safety, cleanliness and management. The Food Hygiene […]
New railway stations at Willenhall and Darlaston to open on 19th March
Residents across Walsall and the wider Black Country will soon benefit from improved rail connectivity as the new railway stations in Willenhall and Darlaston open for passenger use on Thursday, 19th March. The new stations mark a significant milestone in improving public transport across the borough, providing residents with convenient […]
Walsall Council welcomes Armed Forces Covenant signatures from local organisations
On Tuesday 10 March 2026, Walsall Council welcomed local organisations to the Mayor’s Parlour and invited them to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. Continuing its commitment to supporting, and advocating for, serving military personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families, the council hosted nine local organisations at the Council House in […]
2026 Local Elections – key dates for voters
Walsall Council is reminding residents to make sure they are registered to vote so they can take part in the upcoming Local Elections on Thursday 7 May 2026. The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Monday 20 April 2026. In order to vote, residents must be on the […]
Walsall Council Celebrates New Exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall: Ten.8 afterimage
Walsall Council is delighted to announce the opening of Ten.8 afterimage, a major new exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall, produced in partnership with International Curators Forum (ICF), running from 1st May to 13th September 2026. Admission to this compelling and thought-provoking show is free for all visitors. Image: […]
Two vehicles seized in connection with fly-tipping offences across Walsall
Two vehicles linked to a series of fly-tipping incidents across Walsall have been seized as part of ongoing enforcement action. One of the vehicles, a Ford Galaxy, had been linked to six different fly-tipping incidents across Walsall between October 2025 and January 2026. Following its seizure on 21 February 2026, […]
Walsall enters new phase of community wellbeing support
Walsall Council, in partnership with voluntary and community sector partners, is refreshing its approach to supporting residents’ mental, financial and wider wellbeing, following four successful years of delivering its Mental Wellbeing Strategy. Thrive Mental Wellbeing Unit (known as Let’s Chat) As part of this transition, the Council and partners are celebrating […]








