What to do about problems on private land

If there’s a problem on land that belongs to Walsall Council, you can tell us about it and we can sort it out.

We can’t take action if it’s on private land; although, in some cases, we may have legal powers to force the landowner to fix the problem.

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.

Who to contact about problems on privately-owned land

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

You’ll need to contact the relevant housing association:

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.