Regeneration
A Stronger Future for Walsall: New Economic Framework Sets the Path for Local Growth
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Walsall Council has unveiled its new Walsall Economic Framework, setting out a clear and ambitious plan to grow a more productive, resilient and inclusive local economy by 2040.
The Framework defines the borough’s economic priorities and establishes a structured approach for delivering growth in partnership with local businesses, communities and regional stakeholders.
“ Walsall stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. Our ambition is clear: to create a borough that is prosperous and inclusive, where businesses can grow and residents enjoy better opportunities and quality of life. This strategy sets out how we will work with partners across the West Midlands and beyond to build our businesses, create more jobs, and ensure that every community benefits from progress “
Informed by stakeholder engagement and an evidence-led understanding of Walsall’s economic landscape, the Framework brings together all major economic activities under one coherent structure. It aligns closely with the ambitions of the Walsall 2040 Borough Plan, the UK Industrial Strategy and the West Midlands Growth Plan.
At its core, the Framework is built around three key pillars: business & innovation, work & wellbeing and place & infrastructure.
The newly launched Business Growth Strategy and Housing Strategy sit as part of the Framework, providing detailed actions, projects and investments that will help turn the vision into reality. All three were formally approved by Cabinet on Wednesday 18 March 2026.
Together, the Economic Framework, Housing Strategy, Business Growth Strategy and other key strategies form an integrated approach to drive investment, skills, business support and place-shaping activity that will help the borough grow and thrive. The Learning, Skills & Employment Strategy and Town Centre Framework that also form part of this new framework were approved by Cabinet in October 2025.
