Bringing Communities Together
I want to take this opportunity to send my warmest Christmas greetings to all residents across Walsall and the wider borough. I want to take this opportunity to send my warmest Christmas greetings to all residents across Walsall and the wider borough. As the year draws to a close, it’s […]
Walsall Council has successfully prosecuted three individuals for littering offences. All three cases resulted in fines after defendants failed to pay Fixed Penalty Notices issued for depositing and leaving litter in public areas. On 20 October 2025, Mr Henry Carless, of Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, was convicted at Birmingham & Solihull Magistrates’ Court […]
Walsall Council has released opening times for its services ahead of the festive period. Walsall Council – Civic Centre Office (for resident enquiries): Monday 22 December – 8.45am–5.15pm Tuesday 23 December – 8.45am–5.15pm Wednesday 24 December – closed Thursday 25 December – closed Friday 26 December – closed Monday 29 December – 8.45am–5.15pm […]
As winter sets in, Walsall Council is calling on residents to take action to protect themselves and their loved ones from the heightened risks of respiratory illness. Benefits of stopping smoking on an information stand by Be Well Walsall. Cold weather, seasonal flu and other respiratory conditions make this time […]
Walsall volunteer litter pickers have delivered their most successful year yet, with record participation, record collections, and national recognition for outstanding community engagement. Throughout 2025, volunteers across Walsall collected an extraordinary 20,780 bags of litter, far surpassing last year’s total of 13,854. This was achieved through an incredible 10,837volunteer hours, reflecting a continued rise in community pride. The Great […]
Walsall Council is encouraging residents of all ages to get creative and learn more about the region’s incredible ancient past by taking part in the Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark Fossil of the Year Art Competition. Walsall Council is encouraging residents of all ages to get creative and learn more […]
Walsall Council’s Trading Standards team has seized approximately £150,000 worth of counterfeit goods from three stalls at Bescot Market. The joint operation, with West Midlands Police and representatives from private-sector brand protection teams, took place on Sunday December 7 Items seized included counterfeit clothing and fake Apple AirPods, many of which […]
With budding creatives and thriving businesses, Walsall is a vibrant borough which has a lot to offer shoppers looking for their loved ones’ next favourite Christmas presents. The New Art Gallery Walsall gift shop In the run up to the festive season, many creatives, artists and crafters, spend months preparing, […]
Walsall Council has launched a public consultation asking residents, community groups and partners to help shape the borough’s long-term approach to housing. The Walsall Borough Housing Strategy will set out the vision and framework for future housing across our borough up to 2040 to ensure that people have access to […]
The partial opening of a new bridge in Pelsall is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 16 December. This milestone for the York’s Bridge project will allow the existing road closure to be lifted from Tuesday 16 December, 6pm, and will see traffic movement across the newly constructed bridge. The […]
