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Summer in Walsall wouldn’t be the same without the colour, excitement, and community spirit of its much-loved carnivals and funfairs. Whether you're planning family days out, looking for thrilling rides, or just want to soak up the atmosphere, 2026 is shaping up to be another fantastic year.
In a meeting on Wednesday 18 March, Walsall Council’s Cabinet approved a report setting out plans to make enquiries to purchase the freehold title to Ravenscourt Shopping Centre.
Twenty-one new CCTV cameras have been deployed as part of a major investment to crack down on littering, fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.
Walsall Council marked World Social Work Day 2026 and began its celebrations of the vital role social workers play in supporting individuals, families and communities across the borough.
A new report outlining a bold vision for a prosperous, inclusive and health-promoting economy will be presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board at Walsall Council on Thursday 19 March 2026.
Walsall has been chosen as one of six systems in England to take part in the first cohort of a new Creative Health Leads Programme by the National Centre for Creative Health, funded by Arts Council England and The Baring Foundation.
Large-scale fly-tipping in Willenhall has been cleared following a coordinated operation by Walsall Council.
Walsall Council’s plans to breathe new life into long abandoned brownfield sites in Willenhall have taken an exciting step forward this week with full demolition of the old Legge factory now complete.
- 18th March 2026
A new three-year strategy aimed at making Walsall safer will be presented to Cabinet for consideration on Wednesday 18 March 2026.
- 18th March 2026
Two individuals have been issued fines after being caught fly-tipping in Walsall.