Bringing Communities Together
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 Public Health is encouraging parents and carers of eligible teenagers and young adults to make sure they do not miss out on a free MenB vaccination this summer, ahead of starting university or college. With the summer holidays now underway, families are being reminded to use this time […]
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, […]
Councillor Elaine Williams, Leader of Walsall Council, will set out her administration’s priorities for the borough in her first Leader’s Portfolio Holder Report to Full Council on Monday 27 July 2026. The report outlines a clear focus on delivering visible improvements for residents, providing value for money and creating economic […]
Four Black Country councils are joining forces to establish a regional fostering hub that will transform how foster carers are recruited, supported and retained across the region. The new fostering hub will bring together the expertise and resources of Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton to create a stronger, collaborative approach […]
Walsall Council’s Shared Lives service has been rated ‘good’ across all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), recognising the high-quality of support provided to people with learning disabilities and autism living within family homes across the borough. The inspection took place between 30 June and 2 July […]
More than 900 patients have been referred to specialist stop smoking support through Walsall Manor Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) Smoking Cessation Pathway during its first year. The pathway launched in July 2025 through a partnership between Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and Walsall Council Public Health, building on an earlier milestone […]
