Problems on land we do not manage

If there’s a problem on land that belongs to Walsall Council, you can tell us about it and we will sort it out. If it's on land that belongs to someone else, we may still be able to help.

When we can help

In some cases, we may have legal powers to force the landowner to fix problems on private land.

If the problem is on unadopted land or we can't find out who the landowner is, we will decide how to deal with it.​

You can:

• report a fly-tip on private land (waste has been dumped on land owned by anyone except Walsall Council)
• report a build-up of rubbish (someone is not disposing of their waste properly on their own property)

Who else to contact about problems on land we do not manage

If the problem is:

• a large or hazardous fly-tip, or a large dead animal, contact the Environment Agency
• in a canal, or on a canal towpath or bridge, contact the Canal and River Trust
• on a railway or railway bridge, contact Network Rail
• damage to a bus shelter, contact West Midlands Network
• damage to a telecoms utility cabinet, contact BT
• a faulty or damaged street lamp, contact Amey
• on a non-council car park, shop front or commercial property, contact the owner
• on property that you rent, contact your landlord

Who to contact about problems on social housing land

You’ll need to contact the relevant housing association:

• Anchor
• Bromford Housing Group
• Green Square Accord
• Housing 21
• Longhurst Group
• Midland Heart Housing Association
• Nehemiah Housing Association
• Stonewater
• WATMOS Community Homes
• Walsall Housing Group (WHG)

What to do if the problem is on your land

If the problem is on your land or property, it is your responsibility to resolve it. We may take enforcement action if you don't.