Compton Care, a specialist provider of palliative and bereavement support, is once again teaming up with City of Wolverhampton Council to launch its popular ‘Treecycling’ scheme. This eco friendly initiative, now in its 6th year, offers residents across all WV postcodes, plus DY3, WS2, 3, 6 and 10, the chance to have their real Christmas …
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As flu cases rise across the region, health leaders in Wolverhampton are urging everyone who is eligible to come forward for their flu vaccination as soon as possible. With flu infections hitting the NHS over a month earlier than last year, and case numbers already 3 times higher than the same time in 2024, data …
City of Wolverhampton Council has started demolition works on a derelict site in East Park to pave the way for new homes. The former Stowheath Day Training Centre, in Stowheath Lane, is being pulled down by DSM Demolition ahead of the brownfield land undergoing mineshaft treatment works to make it ready for development. Funding for …
The City of Wolverhampton Council is reaffirming its commitment to protecting public funds and services from fraud ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week, which gets underway on Sunday (16 November, 2025). Public sector fraud costs the UK billions annually, affecting the NHS, schools and other vital services. The council works collaboratively with the Public Sector …
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Three more stars and two clubs are set to join the city’s Sporting Hall of Fame this weekend. Woodfield Sports & Social Club and Penn Bowling Club, both of which are being recognised for celebrating their centenary, and Wolves legend Steve Bull will be inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame, while Greg Silvester and …
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Hundreds of social workers came together yesterday (Wednesday 12 November, 2025) for the City of Wolverhampton Council’s 10th annual Adults and Children’s Joint Social Work Conference. The conference’s theme this year was ‘Transitional Safeguarding and Think Family Approach’ and included a range of keynote speeches, with the aim of sharing best practice and research to …
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A new community sculpture has taken pride of place in the centre of Wednesfield. The ‘Beacon of Light’, located on the Lichfield Road/Wood End Road island, has been driven by the local community and funded and supported by City of Wolverhampton Council. The landmark sculpture showcases the best of Wednesfield through the ages, with symbolic nods to …
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Talented young people from across Wolverhampton came together on Monday night (10 November, 2025) to celebrate the city’s vibrant cultures, languages, traditions, and faiths at the annual Schools Diversity Celebration. The event, held at The University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, saw an impressive turnout, with around 600 pupils from 19 schools performing captivating dance, …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Public Health team won a prestigious national award – for the second time. The UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) Employer of the Year Award celebrates employers which, through practical support for practitioner registration, are committed to developing a highly skilled workforce dedicated to improving health and reducing inequalities. Councillor Obaida …
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Acclaimed author Onjali Q Raúf MBE paid a visit to SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School recently to officially open its new outdoor amphitheatre. Reading Ambassadors from across the school had the unique opportunity to interview the author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, asking insightful questions about her life, ambitions, …
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