Local News and Updates
- 9th November 2026
Walsall Council has been presented with a Gold Award under the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme, recognising its long-term commitment to supporting the armed forces community.
- 9th November 2026
Walsall residents aged 50 and over across Walsall are being encouraged to take part in the next two cohorts of the Health in Later Life Physical Activity Programme, helping people be active, independent and connected within their local communities.
- 9th November 2026
Walsall Council Trading Standards officers have removed unsafe and non-compliant products from sale during inspections of traders in Blakenall and Bloxwich.
- 9th November 2026
Residents can now report a wider range of community protection concerns to Walsall Council online, including noise nuisance, rubbish on private land, anti-social behaviour and problems with taxis and licensed businesses.
- 9th November 2026
Walsall residents are being urged to have their say on Walsall Council’s budget proposals for 2027/28.
- 9th November 2026
As colder weather can drive rodents indoors in search of food and shelter, Walsall Council’s Environmental Health officers are highlighting the consequences of inadequate pest control.
- 2nd November 2026
Walsall karting driver Ethan Guest has set a new personal best lap time at one of the UK's most demanding circuits, at the final round of the Trent Valley Kart Championship at PF International.
- 27th October 2026
Unpaid carers in Walsall are being invited to help shape future services and support by taking part in one of four discussion sessions being held across the borough from 16 to 23 November 2026.
- 27th October 2026
Across Walsall, a number of road closures are planned for Remembrance Day parades and services on Sunday 8 November 2026.
- 27th October 2026
Walsall Council is encouraging residents to take small, practical steps to prepare for any disruption to essential services, following updated government advice published last week (Thursday 22 October 2026).