Children and young people who have missed either one or both doses of their free MMR vaccination are invited to get it at a special catch up clinic taking place over the Easter holidays. Measles is an infectious disease which spreads very easily and can sometimes cause serious complications such as meningitis, pneumonia, blindness and …
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A city property is being transformed into a showcase for warmer, healthier and more energy efficient living with lower bills. The revamp is part of the council led Powering Penn Fields pilot project, in readiness for future family occupation. The Powering Penn Fields project provides eligible residents with free energy advice, home energy assessments and …
Works will begin in sections of Lichfield Street and Queen Square early next month (April) as delivery of the major £19million Wolverhampton city centre transformation scheme progresses. There will be a short pause to operations on upper Darlington Street, between the Waterloo Road and North Street junctions, while the new locations are set up, after …
More than 50 businesses and practitioners have joined a first of its kind scheme, supporting City of Wolverhampton Council’s work to improve safety in beauty services. 51 cosmetic and aesthetic businesses and practitioners have been approved for the voluntary Cosmetic Compliance Scheme which was launched by the council’s environmental health team in November. The scheme, …
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People in Wolverhampton are being urged to know the signs and symptoms of meningococcal disease following an outbreak of Meningitis B in Kent which has sadly claimed the lives of 2 young people. Meningococcal disease is an uncommon but serious illness caused by meningococcal bacteria. Very rarely, these bacteria can lead to meningitis – inflammation …
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WV Active Aldersley is celebrating this year’s World Cup with an indoor 5 a side football tournament, and teams are invited to sign up now. Taking place on Saturday 30 May, the tournament is open to everyone aged 16 or over. The first game will kick off at 9.30am, with the final taking place at …
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Lanesfield Primary School is celebrating after being awarded the Platinum OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Award – the highest level of accreditation – with an exceptional score of 94%. The award recognises schools that provide outstanding play opportunities and environments for children. It places Lanesfield among the leading schools in the UK for high‑quality, inclusive …
Wolverhampton Central Library’s historic façade has been restored to its former glory as part of the council’s City Learning Quarter programme. The scaffolding has now been removed from the Grade II* listed building with the exterior heritage restoration works completed by main contractor Speller Metcalfe alongside specialist heritage contractor, Midland Conservation Ltd. As well as …
The City of Wolverhampton Council is investing £90,000 over the next 3 years to ensure children and young people can continue to experience the joy of live music. The funding will build on a pilot project launched in 2023 with support from Arts Council England, which saw the Wolverhampton Symphony Orchestra and Wolverhampton Music Service …
People in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to have their say in a national Government consultation on proposed reforms to the Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) system. The consultation sets out plans to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND from birth to age 25, with a focus on earlier help, fairer access …
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