Annoyances and Irritations News & Updates
At a Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on Monday 10 August, Walsall Council revoked Blakenall Mini Market’s licence following a report from Trading Standards.
- 14th August 2026
More than £50,000 worth of illegal tobacco has been seized from traders across Walsall as part of a major crackdown on the illicit tobacco trade.
- 14th August 2026
Three people have been issued with £400 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) following separate fly-tipping incidents across Walsall.
The director of a city store which sold cigarettes to an underage customer has been given a suspended prison sentence following a prosecution by City of Wolverhampton Council.
A resident who dumped dirty nappies, food waste and prescription medication on a local green space has been prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council.
- 2nd August 2026
Walsall Council has continued its robust enforcement action against littering, resulting in 74 offenders paying littering fines between 29 June and 27 July.
A Walsall takeaway has been ordered to close with immediate effect after Environmental Health officers discovered evidence of a widespread and active mouse infestation during an inspection.
A Walsall takeaway was ordered to close with immediate effect after Environmental Health officers discovered evidence of a widespread and active mouse infestation during an inspection.
B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2 million after Birmingham City Council successfully prosecuted the retailer for food hygiene offences identified at three Birmingham stores.
A successful partnership between Southside District, local businesses and West Midlands Police has led to successful action against two individuals responsible for ongoing disruption in the area.