The City of Wolverhampton Council has been praised nationally for its efforts to keep children in care close to their families, schools and communities. The Good Practice Report from Become, the national charity for children in care and young care leavers, highlights Wolverhampton as one of the councils bucking national trends, with fewer children being …
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People who are caring for someone else’s child – or know someone who is – are reminded to inform the City of Wolverhampton Council about the arrangement. The local authority has a legal duty to support children who are being “privately fostered” and to ensure both the child and their private foster parent receive the …
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Hundreds of social workers will come together next week (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 will be ‘Transitional Safeguarding and Think Family Approach’ and will include a range of keynote speeches, with the aim of sharing best …
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Further walk in flu vaccination clinics have been announced across Wolverhampton over the next few weeks. The clinics will offer free adult flu vaccinations to all eligible groups, including pregnant women, those aged 65 years and over, those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups, carers, frontline health and social care …
The next steps in a major infrastructure upgrade on the A454 Willenhall Road Corridor will be considered by Planning Committee next week. The Neachells Lane junction improvements form part of the wider City East Gateway project. This aims to improve traffic flow on the corridor linking Wolverhampton with Walsall, the Black Country Route, M6 and …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council is celebrating the achievements of young care leavers as it marks National Care Leavers Month, which is now underway. The council works with young people in care to help them make the move into independent living, and to take advantage of the education, employment and training opportunities that are available …
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Hundreds of veterans, serving military personnel, reserves, cadets and other organisations will march through Wolverhampton this weekend when the city marks Remembrance Sunday. The parade steps off from Wulfruna Street at 10.30am on Sunday (9 November), and the public are encouraged to line the route. Led by the West Midlands Fire Service Band, the parade …
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A free, 3D light projection show is returning to Wolverhampton city centre and is just one of many events happening in the lead up to Christmas to keep everyone entertained. The show, which last took place in 2023, is on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November, from 6pm to 9pm, and sees the enchanting ‘Lights …
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Stoptober – the annual stop smoking challenge – may now be over, but smokers in Wolverhampton who want to quit smoking can still get help and support to stub it out. Live Well Wolverhampton provides free support for any adult smoker living in Wolverhampton including a 12 week, tailored behavioural support plan and a vape …
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Adult Education Wolverhampton showcased the achievements of some of its students at its annual Celebration of Learning recently. Teachers nominated over 90 adult learners from across the service for awards in 3 categories: Above and Beyond; Learning for Personal Progression; and Outstanding Improvement. A total of 14 students were shortlisted and the winners, announced at …