Walsall Council's Policy Framework
The Policy Framework includes plans and strategies that set out the priorities for the council and the services that deliver these.
The Policy Framework in Walsall contains those plans and strategies as required by local government legislation. We will review and update these as necessary.
Part A
| Mandatory plans and strategies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Purpose | Published date | Next review date |
|
Crime and Disorder Reduction Strategy (Safer Walsall Partnership / Community Safety Strategy) |
This policy is currently under review. It explains our key priorities in tackling the most challenging issues for community safety. To support communities in developing solutions that help tackle crime, fear of crime and anti-social behaviour. | October 2019 | Under review |
| Youth Justice Plan (download PDF) | To set out the partnership commitment to reducing youth crime, safeguarding children and young people at risk of, or involved in offending, and protecting the public from harm. | April 2021 | Under review |
| Transport for Walsall (download PDF) | Transport for Walsall is the local interpretation of Movement for Growth. | December 2015 | Under review |
| West Midlands Combined Authority: Movement for Growth (download PDF) | The long-term transport strategy for the West Midlands metropolitan area. This is a non-statutory plan with a 15-20 year forward vision and is reviewed every five years. | December 2015 | Under review |
| The Development Plan | Our vision for the Borough of Walsall. This includes our policies to promote, enable and guide sustainable development whilst protecting and enhancing the environment. | various | 2038 (Black Country Plan) |
Part B
| Additional plans and strategies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Purpose | Published date | Next review date |
| Our Council Plan | To set out our intentions to reduce inequalities and maximise all potential, with priorities measurable by the 20 markers of success. | 2022 | 2025 |
| Digital Strategy 2022-2025 | To provide a blueprint for digital expansion across the borough over the next three years, whilst providing robust governance to existing initiatives. | 2022 | July 2024 |
| Food Law Enforcement Service Plan (download PDF) | To explain how we will enforce statutory controls regarding food safety and monitor food, premises and personnel. It will be used as the basis for inspection or audit by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). | February 2020 | Under review |
| Statement of Licensing Policy (download PDF) | To explain how Walsall Council intends to meet its obligations under Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”). | 2021 | January 2026 |
| Pay Policy Statement | To set out council policy on pay and conditions for senior managers and employees. This will assist us to attract and retain skilled employees, and ensures compliance with legislative requirements under the Localism Act 2011. | April 2021 | March 2024 |
| Regulation of Investigatory Powers (download PDF) | To explain use of the powers contained in the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA 2000) and the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 with regard to surveillance and acquisition of communications data. | July 2020 | Under review |
| Council Tax Reduction Scheme | To explain how the scheme will operate, and the classes of person entitled to a reduction under the scheme. | April 2023 | April 2024 |
| Treasury Management and Investment Strategy (download PDF) | Required by the Treasury Management Code of Practice (2017). Includes details on the Prudential Code Indicators (PCIs) for the next three years. | February 2023 | February 2024 |
| Cohesion and Integration Strategy (download PDF) | To build on the existing good practice and previous work identified in the Cohesion and Integration Strategy published by Walsall Council in 2017. | January 2019 | Under review |
| Health and Wellbeing Strategy (download PDF) | To enable all health and wellbeing board partners to be clear about agreed priorities for the next three years and embed within their own organisations, commissioning and delivery plans. Update will be for 2022-25. | June 2017 | Under review |
| Heritage Strategy (download PDF) | To set out the role of heritage as an important driver for change across the Borough; how it can benefit the economy, health and wellbeing, the environment, and tackle inequalities. | 2021 | 2026 |
| Customer Experience Strategy (download PDF) | Our corporate values highlight how the Council works with local communities/Customers and influences choice and behaviours through Professionalism, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency and Ethical working. | 2021 | 2026 |
