 The High Street retains various independent shops , including a cobbler and a butcher , but is seen as in need of improvement . Walsall Council 's regeneration programme includes extensive redevelopment of the High Street ; the council 's view is that retail investment should be focussed on the existing shopping area rather than encouraging new developments outside this area as , based on consultants ' studies , the council believes that the town could not support large @-@ scale retail development . Specific development opportunities within the vicinity of the High Street have been identified , with particular focus on land on Silver Street , adjacent to the canal . 
