A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) introduced at Bentley Bridge Retail and Leisure Park earlier this year is already having a positive impact, helping to reduce anti-social behaviour and improve the experience of visitors, businesses and staff. The three-year PSPO came into force in March and gives police and partners additional powers to tackle behaviour …
A community consultation has started on a new regeneration blueprint for Wolverhampton city centre. Residents, businesses and stakeholders can have their say on ‘Our Future City Centre Plan’ at Our Future City Centre Plan, with the final date to make submissions on Friday 14 August. The feedback will be used to shape a detailed plan that …
Residents, community groups, charities and other stakeholders are being reminded that there is still time to help shape the future of Wolverhampton’s voluntary and community sector. The City of Wolverhampton Council is currently consulting on a draft Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy and is encouraging people to have their say before it closes next month. …
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The council’s Wolves at Work ‘Open Door’ work experience programme has beaten off the competition to scoop a top regional honour. It won the Partnership Award at the WMCA Adult Learning Awards 2026 ceremony, at STEAMhouse, Birmingham, last week. The awards recognise the achievements of individuals and organisations in the West Midlands who have gone …
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Foster parents from across Wolverhampton gathered at Molineux Stadium last Tuesday (7 July) for ‘Safe to Be Me’, Fostering for Wolverhampton’s annual conference exploring identity, belonging, inclusion and the vital role foster parents play in helping children thrive. The conference brought foster parents together for a day of learning, reflection and celebration, and was centred …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council’s social work services have celebrated another successful year, marked by national recognition, high standards of practice, continued workforce growth and major progress in supporting people through trauma-informed practice. Principal Social Worker Hannah Bates’ Annual Report highlights how the council has continued to strengthen high-quality, ethical and relationship-based social work practice …
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People can have their say about local issues and learn about activities in their community at a series drop-in sessions taking place across Wolverhampton. The Love Your Community sessions are held in each ward on a regular basis and give residents the chance to meet with representatives from West Midlands Police, the City of Wolverhampton …
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Camphill Village Trust has been awarded the contract to continue delivering the Shared Lives service on behalf of the City of Wolverhampton Council. Shared Lives is a unique form of social care for adults and young people aged 16 and over needing care and support. Individuals are carefully matched with trained Shared Lives carers who …
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Children and young people across Wolverhampton are being encouraged to get ready for the biggest Yo! Active summer holiday programme so far. Yo! Active is delivered by WV Active and Wolves Foundation and offers a wide range of free activities all year round to children and young people aged up to 18, or 25 for …
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Wolverhampton’s city centre Lockworks Cinema celebrates its 1 year anniversary tomorrow (Saturday) having seen more than 70,000 visitors pass through its doors. The refurbished 4 screen venue, inside the historic Grade II-listed Chubb Building, screened its first films on Friday 11 July, 2025, and continues to deliver the latest Hollywood blockbusters and more. To celebrate …