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The City of Wolverhampton Council has launched new guidance for mainstream schools to support provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). It will help local mainstream schools develop high quality Internal Resourced Provisions (IRPs) – inclusive spaces designed for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans or complex needs who are not …

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Planning approval has been granted to develop new facilities at the University of Wolverhampton’s Springfield Campus to house a state of the art engineering tech hub as part of the pioneering Green Innovation Corridor (GIC) programme. The works – a key stage within the university’s multi year Estates Masterplan – will enable it to maximise …

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A project to ensure all children can have an equal chance to do well at school no matter what their family finances has already delivered changes which could transform lives in several Wolverhampton schools. The council is working with charity Children North East, a charity doing groundbreaking work nationwide to create a level playing field, …

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Investigations are being carried out after City of Wolverhampton Council seized a large quantity of suspected counterfeit clothing on sale to members of the public. Trading Standards officers in partnership with West Midlands Police seized more than 800 suspected counterfeit items during the operation at a store in the city. The operation was organised after …

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Families are being urged to take some simple steps to make sure they safely enjoy visits to farms and petting zoos this half term. To avoid illness and enjoy a fun day out the UK Health Security Agency advises people to: always wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm running water immediately after contact with …

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Year 9 pupils across Wolverhampton are now being offered vaccinations in school by Vaccination UK. The vaccinations provide long lasting protection against a range of serious illnesses as part of the NHS’s routine immunisation schedule. The first vaccine offered is the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (DTP) booster, also known as the 3 in 1 teenage …

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Residents of Wolverhampton will see further investment in road resurfacing, tackling fly tipping and improving neighbourhoods after the City of Wolverhampton Council announced its spending plans for the year ahead. Council leaders have said the proposed budget for 2026 to 2027 will “invest in what matters most to residents” as well as delivering essential public …

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Bilston is set to celebrate the return of its annual carnival this year as part of a wider package of events driven by the town’s Pride in Place Regeneration Programme. The announcement comes with City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet due to consider a major package of funding for Bilston next Wednesday (18 February). A 10 …

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The City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a public consultation to help shape its new Gambling Harm Reduction Strategy, aimed at protecting residents from the growing risks associated with gambling related harm. The strategy seeks to address the increasing impact of online betting, gaming style platforms and targeted advertising that can affect people of all …

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