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

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.