Bringing Communities Together
On Wednesday 9 November 2022, two fly tipping cases investigated by Walsall Council’s Community Protection Team were brought before Dudley Magistrates Court and resulted in two successful prosecutions. Both Darren Sneyd and Martin Cawley were caught on CCTV fly tipping waste within the Borough of Walsall. Sneyd was caught on […]
From Monday 24th – Monday 31st October, the UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, will host its annual complimentary Halloween event inviting children and their families to take part in a spooky craft activity. Birmingham Metro Bank store will host a craft event throughout the week – kids can just drop into the store or pick up […]
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and made possible thanks to National Lottery players, the Council has launched a new partnership aimed at preserving the area’s rich history, encouraging future creativity and attracting investment to advance regeneration. The Walsall Heritage Forum will bring together public and private sector organisations […]
In a ground-breaking national collaboration, 56 Local Authorities across England have worked together to share ideas and jointly fund the creation of a short film to raise awareness of fostering. It is aimed at finding more people who may be interested in becoming foster carers and providing nurturing, positive homes […]
The annual Stoptober public health campaign is back this month and Walsall Council is reminding residents about the help that is available and urging smokers in the Borough to stub out the habit. Stoptober, now in its eleventh year, aims to empower people to give up smoking during the month […]
Walsall Council is inviting visitors to celebrate bonfire season with three traditional community bonfire and fireworks events across the borough.Alongside a traditional bonfire, spectacular fireworks displays set to music will burst across the sky and families can enjoy fun fair rides and food and drink at the family friendly events.Admission […]
The vehicle concerned had been used to dump large amounts of tyres and other waste on three separate occasions in the Willenhall area during September 2022. This morning Walsall Council community protection officers, assisted by the police and bailiffs, seized the vehicle. Walsall Council’s community protection officers were unable to […]
Walsall Council is marking World Mental Health Day on Monday 10 October by signposting residents to their ‘Thrive Mobile Wellbeing project’ and encouraging them to create their own wellbeing plan. The Thrive Mobile Wellbeing project, aka ‘Let’s Chat’ is a Council initiative that provides mobile support to residents in their […]
On September 15 an environmental health officer visited The Tannery in Day Street Walsall as a result of a food complaint made by a member of the public regarding mouldy bread. The officer proceeded to the kitchen where he witnessed numerous rat droppings on the floor and shelving throughout. Contraventions […]
Walsall Council is teaming up with Walsall Football Club and its charity arm, the Walsall Football Club Foundation, as part of an ambitious goal to shape the future of the Borough. The two organisations are the latest to support We are Walsall 2040. This major initiative gives partners across the […]
