There is still time for people to have their say on the City of Wolverhampton Council’s new Gambling Harm Reduction Strategy. It is currently carrying out a period of public consultation on the strategy, which is aimed at protecting residents from the growing risks associated with gambling related harm. The strategy seeks to address the …
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A new peer to peer mental health support group is meeting monthly in Wolverhampton. The Mental Health Peer Network drop in is run by Rethink Mental Illness in partnership with the Service User Improvement Team (SUIT), Wolves Foundation and Good Shepherd, alongside OneWolverhampton – the city’s health and care partnership which includes the City of …
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More than 600 council homes across the city have seen major improvements thanks to Wolverhampton Council’s retrofit programme. The works have delivered warmer, greener and more energy efficient homes for council tenants living in ageing non-traditionally built housing stock in Bushbury, New Park Village, Heath Town, Merry Hill, Ettingshall, Wednesfield, Bilston, Bradley, and Parkfields. The …
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No fewer than 22 social workers from the City of Wolverhampton Council have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the profession. They have been named Amazing Social Workers by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) as part of its campaign to champion the exceptional work happening across the UK. The awards aim to …
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More than 1,000 residents have been supported into employment thanks to the council’s Wolves at Work Jobs, Skills and Careers Hub at i10. The hub, off Railway Drive at the heart of the city centre’s transport Interchange, is this week celebrating its 2 year anniversary. Since opening in March 2024, it has welcomed over 17,000 …
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Wolverhampton has seen a significant increase in the number of children and young people leading active lives, thanks to the City of Wolverhampton Council’s commitment to tackling inactivity and promoting physical wellbeing. The latest Children and Young People Active Lives data shows a big jump in activity levels over the last 12 months – from …
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A pioneering Wolverhampton youth voice group has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising outstanding co‑production with children, young people and families. HY5!, a group for young people aged 11 to 25 with additional needs and disabilities, has been named a finalist for the Excellence in Co‑Production Award at the SEND Awards 2026, organised …
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Older residents and people who use Adult Social Care services in Wolverhampton are invited to a special Healthy Ageing Festival taking place later this month. Organised by Healthwatch Wolverhampton and partners from OneWolverhampton, including the City of Wolverhampton Council and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board, the event will offer a full day of free …
City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet is set to approve in principle the option to use compulsory purchase order (CPO) powers to address the poor condition of the former Beatties site and facilitate its redevelopment. The council recognises the importance of this iconic building at the heart of the city centre as part of its transformative …
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Wolverhampton is seeing the benefits of making sexual health services easier to access, with a sharp rise in sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing – and testing rates outstripping both the West Midlands and England averages. The City of Wolverhampton Council has been working with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Wolverhampton’s sexual health service, Embrace, …
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