
Walsall Council: Press Release
1622 storiesRSS feed for Walsall Council: Press Release
Council
M6 J10 improvements out for public consultation
Walsall Council: Press Release 4 Dec 15
Proposals to widen one of the country’s busiest motorway junctions are now out for consultation…
Council
10 successful years for Walsall manufacturer
Walsall Council: Press Release 2 Dec 15
Stainless Handrail Systems (SHS), based in Aldridge, celebrated ten years in business and the opening of their new headquarters recently.
Council
Mid Counties Co-operative support Civic Awards
Walsall Council: Press Release 2 Dec 15
The sponsors of this year’s Walsall’s Mayoral Civic Awards voice their support for the twelfth annual celebration taking place on Friday 29 April 2016 at Walsall’s Council House.
Council
Dog Care Day at Kings Hill Park
Walsall Council: Press Release 25 Nov 15
The Friends of Darlaston South Parks have organised a free dog welfare day on Sunday 29 November at Kings Hill Park Darlaston from 10am – 3pm.
Council
Mass seizure of fake goods by trading standards
Walsall Council: Press Release 25 Nov 15
A visit by Walsall Trading Standards Officers resulted in a large haul of counterfeit goods at Bescot market recently.
Council
Football for Peace brings cultures closer together
Walsall Council: Press Release 23 Nov 15
Football for Peace brought together people of all ages from across Walsall recently as new and established football teams and fans of the game came together to compete.
Council
£1.5m restoration scheme in Willenhall finishes
Walsall Council: Press Release 20 Nov 15
Historic buildings in Willenhall have been repaired and restored to their former glory thanks to a £1.5m Heritage Lottery Fund scheme…
Council
Caldmore Faith Walk Proves Poignant
Walsall Council: Press Release 18 Nov 15
A ‘Faith Walk’ that took place in Caldmore on Sunday 15 November gained greater significance following the events that took place in Paris on the same weekend.
Council
Walsall welcomes Devolution Deal for WMCA
Walsall Council: Press Release 17 Nov 15
Walsall leaders have welcomed the proposed Devolution Deal for the West Midlands Combined Authority…
Council
Football for Peace Tournament
Walsall Council: Press Release 11 Nov 15
An international initiative called ‘Football for Peace’ is on Saturday 14 November, 11am-3pm at the University of Wolverhampton.
Council
Have your say on Walsall Council’s budget
Walsall Council: Press Release 6 Nov 15
Tough decisions lie ahead for the people of Walsall as residents are asked to help the Council decide how to make savings of £85 million over the next four years.
Council
Caldmore congestion and parking improvement scheme
Walsall Council: Press Release 6 Nov 15
Congestion busting scheme in Caldmore receives the green light from Council bosses…
Council
Free parking for Remembrance Sunday
Walsall Council: Press Release 3 Nov 15
Free parking in council-controlled car parks in Walsall Town Centre will be offered to visitors on Remembrance Sunday…
Council
‘Meat’ the new businesses on the block
Walsall Council: Press Release 3 Nov 15
Business is booming for two Darlaston businesses who are bucking the trend and reinvesting their ‘stake’ in the town by moving to new and bigger premises…
Council
Support offered to Caparo staff and supply chain
Walsall Council: Press Release 3 Nov 15
Walsall Council offers support to those affected by Caparo closure…
Council
Showcase your talent at Walsall’s Christmas events
Walsall Council: Press Release 27 Oct 15
Singers, bands and other performers are being sought to add the wow! factor to Walsall’s Christmas events this year…
Council
Planning consultation draws to a close
Walsall Council: Press Release 27 Oct 15
Walsall residents and businesses are being urged to have their say on a crucial planning consultation before the window closes on Monday 2 November…
Council
Web maintenance to online forms and Jobs pages
Walsall Council: Press Release 27 Oct 15
On Wednesday 4 November between 9am and 6pm essential work is being carried out to all online forms and the Jobs and Careers pages on the Councils website.
Council
Bloxwich bonfire and fireworks countdown begins
Walsall Council: Press Release 27 Oct 15
With only days to go before the first of four Walsall bonfire and firework display nights opens the festive spectacular for the Borough organisers urge residents to buy tickets online.
Council
Apprenticeship programme remains on track
Walsall Council: Press Release 26 Oct 15
More than 500 young people in Walsall have been supported into ‘high value’ apprenticeships…
Council
Over 55s development on schedule for March 2016
Walsall Council: Press Release 26 Oct 15
Work on a £5m appartments development for older people at Walsall’s Waterfront South remains on schedule for completion in March 2016…
Council
Free Apple Pressing Wednesday 28 October
Walsall Council: Press Release 23 Oct 15
The Wildlife Trust are offering free apple pressing at the Collingwood Centre in Pheasey between 12.00pm and 3.00pm on Wednesday 28 October.
Council
Walsall Libraries October Half Term Activities
Walsall Council: Press Release 22 Oct 15
During half term Walsall Libraries throughout the borough will be offering a wide range of activities for all ages over the course of the week.
Council
Aldridge nets Silver Gilt Award for In Bloom
Walsall Council: Press Release 20 Oct 15
Aldridge Village has scooped a Silver Gilt at the national finals of the Britain in Bloom Awards…
Council
Gritting crews braced for Walsall winter
Walsall Council: Press Release 20 Oct 15
Gritting routes have been tested ahead of the winter as Walsall Council gears up to its official winter maintenance season on November 1…
Council
Walsall votes YES to join Combined Authority
Walsall Council: Press Release 19 Oct 15
Walsall councillors have supported recommendations to become a full constituent member of the West Midlands Combined Authority…
Council
Palfrey health and well-being day
Walsall Council: Press Release 19 Oct 15
Al-Farouq Mosque, Milton Street in Palfrey delivered a unique “one-stop-shop” event on Saturday 17 October to raise awareness of health issues amongst South-Asian communities.
Council
Unsung heroes wanted for Walsall awards
Walsall Council: Press Release 14 Oct 15
A borough wide call is being made for exceptional individuals whose efforts make a real difference to the lives of other people to be nominated for twelfth Mayor of Walsall’s Civic Awards.
Council
Infrastructure phase begins at Jhoots site
Walsall Council: Press Release 12 Oct 15
An infrastructure and groundworks programme is currently underway at a key business site in Walsall town centre…
Council
Borough bonfires and fireworks nights get bigger
Walsall Council: Press Release 8 Oct 15
Walsall residents only have a few weeks to wait until the first of four bonfire and firework display nights begin lighting up the skyline of the borough.
Council
Network Rail to build new bridge in Walsall
Walsall Council: Press Release 6 Oct 15
Network Rail has started work on rebuilding a bridge in Walsall Town Centre as part of £30m plans to electrify the railway…
Council
Planning 2026 – Consultation event 9 October
Walsall Council: Press Release 5 Oct 15
Walsall residents will get the chance to have their say on three important planning documents at a public meeting this Friday (9 October…
Council
Halloween Comic Con 31 Oct at Walsall Town Hall
Walsall Council: Press Release 5 Oct 15
Walsall Town Hall will be the place to be on Saturday 31 October for a ghoulishly good time when it becomes home to a Comic Con.
Council
Website maintenance
Walsall Council: Press Release 5 Oct 15
Walsall Council will be carrying out essential web maintenance on Wednesday 7 October from 7am till 8am.
Council
Work on a new roundabout set to begin
Walsall Council: Press Release 5 Oct 15
Work on a new roundabout at a busy road junction in Walsall steps up next week as a major highways improvement scheme presses ahead…
Council
Bogus Calls Advice
Walsall Council: Press Release 25 Sep 15
Trading Standards officers are warning residents to be wary of unsolicited phone calls from anyone claiming to be ringing on behalf of ‘Walsall County Council’.
Council
Blakenall Library Celebrates 10 Years
Walsall Council: Press Release 25 Sep 15
On Wednesday 7 October Blakenall Village Centre will have been open for 10 years and as part of the celebrations staff at Blakenall Library are preparing a series of free activities.
Council
Food businesses get seasonal pests advice
Walsall Council: Press Release 24 Sep 15
Walsall Council is urging food businesses to ensure that they keep their businesses rodent free as the winter season rapidly approaches.
Council
Resident fined £1700 for pruning protected tree
Walsall Council: Press Release 21 Sep 15
Walsall resident receives £1700 fine for pruning a protected Lime tree…
Council
Planning2026 – Darlaston residents hear proposals
Walsall Council: Press Release 17 Sep 15
Darlaston residents heard Walsall Council’s proposals for future development sites at a public meeting at the town hall last night…
Council
Stage is set for Walsall’s first cinema for 20yrs
Walsall Council: Press Release 15 Sep 15
Walsall’s first town centre cinema for two decades continues to rise from the ground with the scheme just months away from completion…
Council
Gas holder dismantling well underway
Walsall Council: Press Release 11 Sep 15
Dismantling of gas holders at James Bridge is progressing well…
Council
Call for help after latest fly-tipping incident
Walsall Council: Press Release 11 Sep 15
Walsall Council appeals for help in catching the culprits who dumped a load of fly-tipping near Streetly Crematorium…
Council
Darlaston Market to return after 4 year absence
Walsall Council: Press Release 8 Sep 15
Darlaston Market set to return next week following a four-year hiatus…
Council
Fly Tip Van Man Fined and Banned
Walsall Council: Press Release 2 Sep 15
A man who fly tipped household waste and was caught on camera has been banned from driving and ordered to pay £1,762.59.
Council
Consultation for future development sites
Walsall Council: Press Release 1 Sep 15
An eight week exercise to consult local people about future development sites within Walsall gets underway on Monday 7 September, and council leaders are urging residents to have their say…
Council
Essential maintenance affecting electronic forms
Walsall Council: Press Release 28 Aug 15
Due to essential maintenance work, there will be some intermittent disruption to all Council online forms between 9:00 Wednesday 2nd September 2015 and 18:00 Friday 4th September 2015.
Council
Diamond Celebration for the Jackson’s at Town Hall
Walsall Council: Press Release 19 Aug 15
Mayor had asked people in the borough to nominate couples who were about to celebrate their Diamond Weddings.
Council
Consultation over waste collections
Walsall Council: Press Release 19 Aug 15
Thousands of Walsall households are being asked for their views on how a move to alternate weekly household waste collections should work.
Council
Combined Authority engagement
Walsall Council: Press Release 12 Aug 15
Walsall businesses, public sector and voluntary organisations, including residents will be given an understanding of what a West Midlands Combined Authority could mean for the borough.