Bringing Communities Together
Residents of Goscote are being invited to play a starring role in a special exhibition celebrating the completion of the Goscote Lane Corridor regeneration, Walsall’s biggest ever residential regeneration scheme. Delivered in partnership by whg, Walsall Council, Homes England and Keepmoat, and supported through WMCA funding (formerly Black Country Local Enterprise […]
Walsall Council has appointed leading construction specialist Interclass as the main contractor for the major improvements to King George V Playing Field in Bloxwich. contractor for the major improvements to King George V Playing Field in Bloxwich. The transformation project will see significant upgrades to the popular park, including a […]
Walsall Council’s budget for the 2026/27 financial year was considered and approved at a full Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026. A balanced budget for 2026/27 was presented, which included proposals for spending, efficiencies and council tax. “ The stability of the council’s finances is fundamental to serving the […]
An innovative physical activity game that has already engaged more than two million people nationally has launched in Bloxwich. Dr William Bird MBE and The Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Louise Harrison, at one of the Beat Boxes in Bloxwich. Beat the Street launched on 25 February 2026 and will run until […]
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 […]
