Approximately £1.4 million of illegal vapes and counterfeit goods have been uncovered by Walsall Trading Standards officers following a joint operation with specialist sniffer dogs. The enforcement activity, part of the national Operation CeCe crackdown on illicit tobacco and vapes, took place on Thursday July 25, 2025. Officers initially visited […]
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Two more community shops open in Walsall
Walsall Council is continuing its commitment to supporting families access essentials through the cost of living crisis with the launch of two new community shops in the first week of August. Lucy’s Pantry officially opened the doors to its new, expanded premises at Saddlers Shopping Centre on Tuesday 5 August, […]
Primary pupils win banner competition to inspire litter picking
Twelve primary school pupils from across Walsall have been announced as the winners of a borough-wide competition to design banners promoting litter picking and tackling environmental waste. Twelve primary school pupils from across Walsall have been announced as the winners of a borough-wide competition to design banners promoting litter picking […]
Over 400 families sign up to a summer of fun in Walsall
440 families in Walsall have already signed up to the council’s newly launched Summer Adventure Passport. The passport is a free activity booklet packed full of fun, educational challenges aimed at families with children aged 0-5. Since 11 July, parents have been able to collect their passport from libraries and […]
£32m Walsall waste facility completed on schedule
The construction of Walsall’s new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station is now complete. The site, situated on Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, will provide easy-to-use facilities helping residents to recycle a wider range of items. This will enable the delivery of a new waste strategy, to be […]
Walsall residents invited to help shape local climate plans
Residents in Pleck and Willenhall South are being invited to take part in two World Café events this August to help shape how their neighbourhoods respond to climate change. The events form part of West Midlands Adapt (WM-Adapt), a regional project designed to collect a regional understanding of community perspectives […]
Report to Council presents new senior management structure
A report presenting a new senior management structure model for Walsall Council is to be presented by Councillor Bird, the Leader of Walsall Council, at a Council meeting on Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 6pm. A separate report on pay and grading is also on the agenda. Walsall Council House This […]
Walsall residents urged to check their voter registration details
Walsall Council is urging residents across the borough to check their voter registration details as part of the 2025 Annual Canvass. The council is contacting households across the borough over the next few weeks to ensure the Electoral Register is accurate and up to date. The Annual Canvass helps identify […]
Summer holiday activities at Walsall Leisure Centres
Walsall Leisure Centres are running a wide range of activities to keep children and families active and entertained during the school summer holidays. Right up until Sunday 31 August, sessions will take place across Bloxwich and Oak Park Active Living Centres, as well as Walsall Gala and Darlaston Swimming and […]
UK Youth Ambassador Zaf gets his 50th National Honour
Oceanic Awards has proudly announced the winners for the 12th edition of the British Muslim Awards 2025. The British Muslim Awards 2025 is one of the most prestigious events in the British Muslim community, recognizing and celebrating the achievements and contributions of British Muslims in various fields. By showcasing the […]








