Walsall Council’s Middlemore Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) has been shortlisted for a national award recognising excellence in recycling and waste management. Walsall Council has been named as a finalist in the HWRC of the Year category at the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) Celebration Awards 2026. The […]
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More than 450 children begin their school readiness adventure with Walsall’s summer passport
More than 450 young children across Walsall have already collected a Summer Ready to Learn Adventure Passport and activity bag in the first three weeks of this year’s scheme, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to thrive when they start school. The free passport is packed with fun, educational […]
Saddlers Centre joins 60+ breastfeeding-friendly venues as new feeding room opens in Walsall
Two new breastfeeding rooms have officially opened at the Saddlers Centre, providing families with a welcoming and comfortable space to feed their babies while visiting Walsall town centre. The new facilities were officially launched on Wednesday 5 August and have been developed through a partnership between local families, Walsall Family […]
BabyFest brings hundreds of Walsall families together for World Breastfeeding Week
More than 100 families enjoyed a day of activities, expert advice and family-focused support at Walsall’s annual BabyFest event, held as part of World Breastfeeding Week. Organised by Walsall Council’s Family Hubs team, the free event on Tuesday 4 August welcomed parents, carers and young children to The New Art […]
Birmingham Women Unite to Give Exhausted Ladies a Wellbeing Reset
A group of Birmingham and Sandwell women came together this week to attend a unique wellbeing evening dedicated to women who spend their lives looking after everyone else while often forgetting to care for themselves. Hosted by Boujie Mom Entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast alongside Tammy Takkar, entrepreneur, CEO of Active […]
Road closures lifted following Barr Beacon fire
Road closures introduced following a fire at Barr Beacon on Sunday 2 August 2026 have now been lifted. Emergency services have completed their work at the scene, and all affected roads have now reopened. Residents and visitors can now travel through the area as normal. “ I would like to […]
Walsall Council and Walsall FC celebrate civic pride through new Third kit launch
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 […]
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 […]








