New mums and their babies are the stars of a new campaign to highlight the fact that Wolverhampton Welcomes Breastfeeding. Posters featuring photographs of mother and baby and inspiring messages about why they feel welcome to breastfeed in Wolverhampton will be going on display at locations around Wolverhampton to celebrate the support the city provides …
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West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has announced a new base in Wolverhampton so he and his staff can be closer to the Black Country communities they serve. The ‘Collab Hub’, which is located in the Wolverhampton Civic Centre, has been launched on a trial basis following an agreement between the Mayor, the West Midlands Combined …
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The developer of the former Heath Town Baths and Library has penned a conditional, long lease with the council as part of their commitment to convert the historic building for new commercial and community use. Gaddu Associates has now taken full control of the site and have carried out some early works to make it …
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Children and young people can enjoy moving more this February half term thanks to Wolverhampton’s Yo! Active. An exciting free activity timetable will be running across the city during the school holidays, and places can be booked now. A partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council, WV Active and Wolves Foundation, Yo! Active provides free …
Visitors to Wolverhampton city centre can continue to enjoy 24/7 parking at the council’s Civic Centre car park following a successful trial of the new hours. Around the clock opening was launched in December following the site’s hi-tech upgrade. The trial has proved a success with hundreds of people taking advantage of parking on Sundays …
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Voting is now underway to elect Wolverhampton’s next Youth MP – with thousands of young people across the city set to cast their vote. Established 25 years ago, the UK Youth Parliament is made up of more than 300 young people aged between 11 and 18. Elected as Members of Youth Parliament, they represent the …
Parents and carers are being urged to know the signs and symptoms of chicken pox and scarlet fever this winter. Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: “Children often pick up infections during the winter and spring months. “Most of these illnesses are mild and can …
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Penn Hall School is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted inspection which highlights its strong practice, ambitious curriculum and commitment to pupils. Inspectors visited the school in November and, in their newly published report, praise the high quality teaching, inclusive culture and strong leadership that enable children and young people to thrive. The report details how …
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There is still time for children and young people, parents and carers, education leaders, and social care and health professionals to help shape the City of Wolverhampton Council’s new School Accessibility Strategy. A consultation on the draft strategy continues until Sunday 22 February, 2026, and is gathering feedback from key stakeholders to ensure the final …
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Around half of people who receive stop smoking support through the City of Wolverhampton Council go onto quit. Latest figures show that of the 713 people who set quit dates in the last 12 months, 351 had stopped smoking 4 weeks later after receiving help through the council’s Live Well Wolverhampton or Swap to Stop …
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