Families across Wolverhampton are being invited to dive into a world of stories, creativity and fun this Easter as the city’s libraries host an exciting programme of activities for children and young people. 2026 is the National Year of Reading – a nationwide campaign led by the National Literacy Trust in partnership with the Department …
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SEND Wolves Forum has officially launched following a well attended event at Life Springs Church this week. The new parent carer forum will give parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in Wolverhampton a stronger voice in shaping local services. Run by family members of children and …
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City of Wolverhampton Council is set to establish a new Housing Advice Service based on a successful 6 month pilot. The pilot between August 2025 and February 2026 enabled city residents to access housing advice and support earlier in person or by phone. Based at the Civic Centre, it created a single front door to …
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The success of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s pioneering Technology Enabled Care (TEC) project was celebrated at a prestigious international awards ceremony on Monday night (16 March, 2026). The council and its partners were shortlisted for one award at the International Technology Enabled Care Awards at the ICC in Birmingham, while Alcove, which delivers the …
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Another vehicle used to dump waste in the city has been seized and destroyed as City of Wolverhampton Council continues to use tough tactics to combat the crime. The authority took the decision to crush the car to prevent it from being used in future similar offences and to act as a warning to other …
Public consultation on improvements to Bilston Urban Garden has today (Thursday 19 March) been launched. The Urban Garden scheme is a key component of the transformative Bilston Health & Regeneration Programme (HaRP), supported by Government funding. The programme aims to integrate health, leisure and community infrastructure within Bilston town centre enhancing the quality of the …
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Councillors have approved the implementation of a 3 year Public Spaces Protection Order, or ‘PSPO’, at Bentley Bridge Retail and Leisure Park, aimed at reducing violence and anti-social behaviour. Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet gave the plans the green light last night (Wednesday 18 March, 2026). It follows a period of public …
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Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Craig Collingswood launched this year’s Mayor’s Fest which reaches its 10th anniversary of fundraising for charities at venues across the city. The Mayor said: “I’m delighted that this year’s Mayor’s Fest is marking its 10th anniversary with 3 fantastic days of live music and entertainment across some of Wolverhampton’s best loved …
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Eligible residents across Wolverhampton will continue to benefit from free NHS Health Checks under a new long term contract that the City of Wolverhampton Council will award to local GP practices and Primary Care Networks. The 7 year, £1.96m contract – running initially for 3 years from 1 September, 2026 with further extensions subject to …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for a new Communication and Interaction Resource Base at Stow Heath Primary School. The proposals, agreed by councillors last night (Wednesday 18 March, 2026), will see the creation of a new, 20 place Resource Base focused on communication and interaction, designed to support children with speech, …