Lanesfield Primary School is celebrating after being awarded the Platinum OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Award – the highest level of accreditation – with an exceptional score of 94%. The award recognises schools that provide outstanding play opportunities and environments for children. It places Lanesfield among the leading schools in the UK for high‑quality, inclusive …
Wolverhampton Central Library’s historic façade has been restored to its former glory as part of the council’s City Learning Quarter programme. The scaffolding has now been removed from the Grade II* listed building with the exterior heritage restoration works completed by main contractor Speller Metcalfe alongside specialist heritage contractor, Midland Conservation Ltd. As well as …
The City of Wolverhampton Council is investing £90,000 over the next 3 years to ensure children and young people can continue to experience the joy of live music. The funding will build on a pilot project launched in 2023 with support from Arts Council England, which saw the Wolverhampton Symphony Orchestra and Wolverhampton Music Service …
People in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to have their say in a national Government consultation on proposed reforms to the Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) system. The consultation sets out plans to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND from birth to age 25, with a focus on earlier help, fairer access …
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Families across Wolverhampton are being invited to dive into a world of stories, creativity and fun this Easter as the city’s libraries host an exciting programme of activities for children and young people. 2026 is the National Year of Reading – a nationwide campaign led by the National Literacy Trust in partnership with the Department …
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SEND Wolves Forum has officially launched following a well attended event at Life Springs Church this week. The new parent carer forum will give parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in Wolverhampton a stronger voice in shaping local services. Run by family members of children and …
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City of Wolverhampton Council is set to establish a new Housing Advice Service based on a successful 6 month pilot. The pilot between August 2025 and February 2026 enabled city residents to access housing advice and support earlier in person or by phone. Based at the Civic Centre, it created a single front door to …
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The success of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s pioneering Technology Enabled Care (TEC) project was celebrated at a prestigious international awards ceremony on Monday night (16 March, 2026). The council and its partners were shortlisted for one award at the International Technology Enabled Care Awards at the ICC in Birmingham, while Alcove, which delivers the …
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Another vehicle used to dump waste in the city has been seized and destroyed as City of Wolverhampton Council continues to use tough tactics to combat the crime. The authority took the decision to crush the car to prevent it from being used in future similar offences and to act as a warning to other …
Public consultation on improvements to Bilston Urban Garden has today (Thursday 19 March) been launched. The Urban Garden scheme is a key component of the transformative Bilston Health & Regeneration Programme (HaRP), supported by Government funding. The programme aims to integrate health, leisure and community infrastructure within Bilston town centre enhancing the quality of the …
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