Local News and Updates
- 29th July 2026
Councillor Elaine Williams, Leader of Walsall Council, will set out her administration’s priorities for the borough in her first Leader’s Portfolio Holder Report to Full Council on Monday 27 July 2026.
- 29th July 2026
With warm weather expected to continue, Walsall residents are being reminded to stay safe in the heat and look out for friends, family and neighbours who may be more vulnerable to hot weather.
- 29th July 2026
Walsall residents are being encouraged to make informed choices about hepatitis testing, treatment and vaccination, as World Hepatitis Day is marked on Tuesday 28 July 2026.
- 29th July 2026
Councillor Nicky Barker, Deputy Leader of Walsall Council, has been appointed as the council’s first White Ribbon Champion, as the authority strengthens its commitment to ending violence against women and girls
- 29th July 2026
Walsall Council has agreed a revised approach to climate and environmental action, focused on delivering practical local benefits for residents and making best use of council resources.
- 29th July 2026
Walsall Council Public Health is encouraging parents and carers of eligible teenagers and young adults to make sure they do not miss out on a free MenB vaccination this summer, ahead of starting university or college.
- 29th July 2026
Pregnant women, parents, guardians, carers, and those who have had babies in the last 12 months at Walsall Manor Hospital, are being asked to take part in a research study.
- 29th July 2026
World Breast Feeding Week is being celebrated in Walsall with a host of free events in the Manor Hospital and in the community to support mums and families.
- 29th July 2026
Opinion by Councillor Irene Henery (pictured) Walsall Council
- 29th July 2026
Midlands Fringe pianist to appear on The Ian Henery Show on Black Country Xtra