Storm Goretti: Walsall Updates
Published on
Updated 10/01/26 - 17:35
Walsall Council is urging residents to take extra care as Storm Goretti brings further snow, ice and freezing conditions across the borough.
A significant spell of snowfall due to Storm Goretti has resulted in difficult travel conditions in many areas. Council teams are continuing to monitor conditions closely and are carrying out winter service operations on priority routes.
Staying safe
Residents are advised to take sensible precautions to help keep themselves and others safe:
Only travel if necessary and allow extra time for journeys
Use gritted routes wherever possible
Wear suitable footwear with good grip when walking
Take care on untreated pavements, steps and paths, which may be icy
Check on vulnerable neighbours, relatives or friends where it is safe to do so
Drivers are reminded to drive according to the conditions, reduce speed, increase stopping distances and ensure vehicles are winter-ready, including having adequate fuel and screenwash.
Council services
Gritting
Further gritting will take place at this evening (Jan 10)
Winter gritting teams continue to treat priority roads, with decisions based on road surface temperatures, local weather forecasts and live data. Gritted routes can be viewed at: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/roadworks-and-road-maintenance/gritting
Bin Collections
Missed bins will be collected over the weekend (from Jan 10) into early next week following service suspension (Jan 9)
Bin crews have been out today (Jan 10) and will be collecting again tomorrow to catch up on any missed collections. Residents are asked to leave any uncollected bins out.
*Today (Saturday) recycling collections were carried out, tomorrow (Sunday) general waste will be collected, it is during these collections an extra bag of general waste will be taken.
Household Waste Recycling Centres (tips)
Both Fryers Road and Merchants Way Household Waste Recycling Centres will be open as normal on Jan 11.
Parks and water advice
All parks remain open (Jan 9 & 10) for pedestrian access only, with vehicle access closed, the situation will be monitored throughout the day.
The Arboretum Visitor Centre is closed today (Jan 9)
Frozen ponds, lakes, canals and rivers pose significant safety risks, and residents are advised to keep themselves and children away from all bodies of water, particularly after dark.
Art Gallery & Leather Museum
The Gallery is closed on Saturday (Jan 10).
The Leather Museum is Open as usual on Saturday (Jan 10).
Schools
For accurate information on school closures, it is recommended that parents and carers await information from their respective schools, who will communicate directly regarding any closures.
Markets (Walsall Town Centre, Willenhall & Bloxwich)
All markets are closed on Friday (Jan 9) & Saturday (Jan 10).
Leisure Centres
All four leisure centres will be closing at 3pm due to dangerous ice forecast (Jan 9).
Centres will open at midday on Saturday (Jan 10) due to the cold temperatures and remaining snow being likely to create dangerous traveling conditions in the early hours. Programmes are as advertised from midday. Car parks may still be difficult to navigate so please consider walking where possible.
Bloxwich Active Living Centre - https://www.facebook.com/bloxwichactiveliving
Darlaston Swimming and Fitness Centre (open as usual) - https://www.facebook.com/DarlastonPool
Walsall Gala Swimming and Fitness Centre - https://www.facebook.com/WalsallGala
Oak Park Active Living Centre - https://www.facebook.com/oakparkactiveliving
Cemeteries and crematoriums
Due to ongoing icy conditions, cemetery access this weekend will be as follows:
Bentley Cemetery: Closed all weekend
Streetly Cemetery: Open as normal, 9am–4pm
James Bridge, North Walsall, Willenhall Lawn, Bloxwich and Ryecroft: Pedestrian access only
Pedestrian gates will close at 4pm (normal published time).
If you do visit, please take extra care as paths and surfaces may be icy.
Libraries
All Libraries *except Streetly, are open (Jan 10).
Streetly will be closed all day (Jan 10).
Register Office
The Walsall Register Office is open for pre-booked appointments. If you cannot attend your appointment please notify the team in advance.
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