Community News & Updates
- 12th November 2026
With colder weather conditions forecast and a yellow cold-health alert in place from 12 to 14 November 2026, residents are being encouraged to take simple steps to look after their health and wellbeing this winter
- 12th November 2026
A new play which takes audiences inside Britain’s mental health system is touring the West Midlands – including performances in Wolverhampton and Birmingham.
Council set to invest in new road sweeper vehicle to help keep gullies clear of leaves
- 11th November 2026
Walsall Councillors hosted an unlimited hot drinks and biscuits reception at the Rushall Hub straight after the memorial service on Remembrance Sunday
On 1 November 2025, Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council took on responsibility for the delivery of the library and community centre service at Mere Green, Walmley and Boldmere.
- 10th November 2026
Three Birmingham manufacturers are among the first nine West Midlands firms to receive funding from a £6m research and development programme aimed at protecting and creating manufacturing jobs.
A report recognising the significant progress on Walsall’s Food Plan will be presented at a meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board on Thursday 5 November.
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
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.
Winter support for Wolverhampton residents is being expanded by the council with new measures to help people access affordable food, manage household finances and stay healthy during the colder months.