Smokers in Wolverhampton who want quit smoking are being encouraged to find out about the help and support available to them ahead of this year’s national No Smoking Day, taking place next Wednesday (11 March, 2026). Live Well Wolverhampton provides free support for any adult smoker living in Wolverhampton including a 12 week, tailored behavioural …
The High Court has agreed that an injunction banning street racing across parts of the Black Country should continue. The decision follows a review hearing in Birmingham on Thursday (26 February, 2026) where the City of Wolverhampton Council, Sandwell Council and Walsall Council applied for the injunction – along with the associated power of arrest …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council’s hugely successful Yo! Active programme has been extended, with Wolves Foundation set to continue as lead provider. Launched in 2024 by the council, WV Active and Wolves Foundation, Yo! Active offers a wide range of free physical activity sessions across the council’s WV Active leisure centres and community venues. It …
Some 94% of young people in Wolverhampton have secured a place at one of their preferred secondary schools, figures show. The allocation of places for pupils who will be starting secondary education for the first time this September was announced today (Monday 2 March, 2026). Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member …
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People can enjoy their first month’s membership for half price when they join WV Active over the next few weeks. The City of Wolverhampton Council run leisure service is offering the exclusive discount to new customers who sign up by Wednesday 18 March, 2026. Membership offers unlimited access to all the facilities available across the …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council is making it even easier for people to know their numbers by offering free blood pressure checks at home or in community locations. It has installed self service monitors in selected libraries and WV Active leisure centres, along with home blood pressure monitors which people can borrow for free. Councillor …
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Cheaper car parking, enhanced fly tipping enforcement and a price freeze for garden waste collections were among the headlines of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s annual budget which was approved tonight (Wednesday 25 February, 2026). £10 million in highway improvements – £50 million over 5 years – and more than £750,000 in a new neighbourhood …
The annual review of the existing High Court injunction which bans street racing in the region will take place tomorrow (Thursday 26 February, 2026). The injunction prohibits people from participating, as a driver, rider or passenger, in a gathering of 2 or more people where some of those present engage in car racing, vehicular stunts …
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A pioneering service delivering potentially-life saving liver scans in the community has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. The City of Wolverhampton Council is working with Recovery Near You and the Service User Involvement Team to host a series of Fibro-scan clinics, bringing non-invasive liver health screening directly into the local community. Fibro-scans are a …
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A group of young people represented Wolverhampton on the national stage at a major conference at the NEC last week. Organised by the Council for Disabled Children, the Youth Voice Matters Conference 2026 brought together young people with lived experience of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from across the country, including members of Wolverhampton’s …