National changes to the way births and deaths are registered will come into effect in Wolverhampton next month. From 9 November, 2026, people registering a death will be able to choose between a face to face appointment, a telephone appointment or a video appointment. The introduction of telephone and video appointments for the first time …
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Young readers and their families can look forward to a brighter, more welcoming Children’s Library at Central Library following a programme of refurbishment works which is due to get underway next week. The Children’s Library will temporarily close from 2pm tomorrow (Saturday 31 October, 2026) to allow the improvements to take place. The refurbished space …
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Visitors to Central Library are being invited to explore a poignant display marking Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. Echoes in the Silence: The Horrific Cost of Conflict is a powerful photographic exhibition by Ian Hughes which reflects on the human impact of war and the sacrifices made by servicemen and their families. The display features …
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Hundreds of veterans, serving military personnel, reserves, cadets and other organisations will march through Wolverhampton when the city marks Remembrance Sunday next weekend. The parade will step off from Wulfruna Street at 10.30am on Sunday 8 November, and the public are encouraged to line the route. Led by the West Midlands Fire Service Pipe Band, …
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More resurfacing is planned in the coming weeks as work continues to improve roads across the city. Stowheath Lane, Dunstall Lane, Castlecroft Road and Nelson Avenue are next to be fully resurfaced and re-lined, with work at night where possible. Wilkinson Avenue, Brierley Lane, Rose Street, Pond Lane, Chequerfield Drive and Chester Avenue will all …
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There is still time for children, young people, families, education settings, practitioners, partners and community organisations to have their say and help shape Wolverhampton’s draft SEND and Inclusion Strategy 2027 to 2029. Developed in partnership with education providers, health and care services, voluntary organisations, parent carers, and children and young people, the All Means All …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council will be celebrating the achievements of young care leavers as it marks National Care Leavers Month, which begins on Sunday (1 November, 2026). The council works with young people in care to help them make the move into independent living, and to take advantage of the education, employment and training …
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New communication boards have been introduced at a number of Wolverhampton’s parks to help encourage and support inclusive play. City of Wolverhampton Council has installed the large picture boards next to play areas in Bantock Park, East Park, Phoenix Park and West Park. The boards have been designed for children, young people and adults who …
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Bilston’s future health and wellbeing facility has been chosen to become the home of a new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) to improve health outcomes for residents. The City of Wolverhampton Council, working in partnership with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, the Black Country Integrated Care Board and Walsall Council, has …
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Wolverhampton’s food waste collection service starts today (26 October) and residents are being encouraged to join in and discover the benefits of recycling their leftovers. The weekly collections are being introduced under the government’s Simpler Recycling legislation, which requires councils all across the country to deliver the service. The collections aim to help people recycle …
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