Walsall Council and Walsall Football Club have teamed up to celebrate local pride and identity as the club unveils its brand-new Third Kit ahead of the 2026/27 season. The launch video, filmed at Walsall Council House, uses one of the borough’s most historic civic buildings as the backdrop to showcase […]
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Planning permission granted for landmark Locksmiths Quarter development in Willenhall
On Thursday 30 July, Walsall Council’s planning committee granted permission for the building of 109 homes in Willenhall. The new neighbourhood, named Locksmiths Quarter, will be built across recently demolished sites at Temple Bar/Stafford Street, Cemetery Road, Villiers Street, New Hall Street and Moat Street. Locksmiths Quarter will provide a […]
Walsall residents encouraged to choose approved traders through trusted scheme
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 […]
74 littering fines paid as enforcement crackdown continues
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 […]
Takeaway closed with immediate effect following mouse infestation
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 […]
Bloxwich Active Living Centre celebrates 10-year anniversary with Wild West Party
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 […]
Emergency closure issued after widespread mouse infestation found at Walsall takeaway
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 […]
Parents and carers urged to help young people get lifesaving meningitis vaccine this summer
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 […]
Council agrees revised approach to climate and environmental action
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 […]
Council appoints White Ribbon Champion as it takes next step towards accreditation
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 […]








