An initial scoping consultation to inform a new blueprint on how land in Wolverhampton could be regenerated in future years has today (Monday) been launched. Recent changes to national planning rules made by the government mean the council must begin work this year on a new local plan, which will protect the environment and shape …
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Children, young people and families are being encouraged to sign up now for a packed programme of free activities taking place across Wolverhampton throughout the summer holidays. Leading the way is Yo! Active, the city’s biggest ever summer activity offer, delivered by WV Active and Wolves Foundation. Running throughout the school holidays, it provides a …
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The police, with the support of the council, have been out again on a joint operation to crackdown on illegal off road bikes in Wolverhampton. Officers from Bilston Neighbourhood Team, joined forces with the Road Harm Prevention Team and interceptors from the Traffic Unit for the targeted activity around the Bilston area and Weddell Wynd …
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Families in Wolverhampton are being urged to protect their children against the spread of measles and other potentially deadly childhood illnesses, as part of a national vaccination drive. GP practices will contact eligible children aged 12 months to under 6 years who have missed one or two doses of the new MMR/V vaccine, which protects …
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Care leavers and members of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s REACH Leaving Care team have raised hundreds of pounds after pulling on their hiking boots to complete a sponsored walk up The Wrekin. 8 care experienced young people and 7 members of staff from the REACH Team took on the challenge, setting off just before …
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Resurfacing is taking place in Old Heath Road as City of Wolverhampton Council’s highways improvements continue. Full resurfacing is taking place at night and follows other improvements already completed in the street. During the night time resurfacing works, Old Heath Road will be temporarily closed from its junction with Willenhall Road to outside 114 Old …
Four Black Country councils are joining forces to establish a regional fostering hub that will transform how foster parents are recruited, supported and retained across the region. Four Black Country councils are joining forces to establish a regional fostering hub that will transform how foster parents are recruited, supported and retained across the region. The …
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Wolves at Work is hosting a youth opportunities event at its city centre i10 hub, off Railway Drive (WV1 1LH), on Wednesday 5 August between 10.30am and 2.30pm. The free drop in event is designed to support young people across Wolverhampton who are looking to take their next steps towards employment, training, volunteering, apprenticeships, further …
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Young people in Wolverhampton who are heading to university or residential college this autumn are being urged to get a free meningitis B (MenB) vaccination. Meningococcal group B (MenB) bacteria can cause serious, life threatening illnesses including meningitis, an infection of the lining around the brain and spinal cord, and septicaemia or blood poisoning. These …
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Councillors have approved £16.4m proposals to relocate and expand Broadmeadow Special School. Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet approved funding for the project at their meeting yesterday (Wednesday 22 July, 2026). The proposals – which are still subject to planning approval from the council and final agreement from the Department for Education – …
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