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A pioneering Wolverhampton youth voice group has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising outstanding co‑production with children, young people and families. HY5!, a group for young people aged 11 to 25 with additional needs and disabilities, has been named a finalist for the Excellence in Co‑Production Award at the SEND Awards 2026, organised …

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Older residents and people who use Adult Social Care services in Wolverhampton are invited to a special Healthy Ageing Festival taking place later this month. Organised by Healthwatch Wolverhampton and partners from OneWolverhampton, including the City of Wolverhampton Council and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board, the event will offer a full day of free …

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The city’s arts and culture community has received a major boost with the council officially confirming a long term lease for the home of Wolverhampton Arts Centre (WAC). The community asset transfer of the Whitmore Reans based buildings to WAC will help the centre secure additional funding and carry out ambitious long term plans to …

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Adult Education Wolverhampton has been awarded £675,000 in additional grant funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority to expand adult and community learning in the city. The investment recognises the significant contribution the City of Wolverhampton Council run provider is making to support strong, healthy and inclusive communities. Adult Education Wolverhampton plays a vital role …

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More than 300 privately owned properties in Wolverhampton, that had stood empty for years, have been transformed into family homes thanks to the efforts of the council. The figures have been highlighted during what is national Empty Homes Week (9 to 15 March). City of Wolverhampton Council’s Empty Property Strategy has seen 347 houses which …

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A man who is supported by the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Disabilities Team has been welcomed to the Civic Centre to celebrate his recent national recognition. Mark Bate, who delivers the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism, was shortlisted in the Breaking Barriers category at the prestigious Learning Disability and Autism Awards …

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