A city shop which stocked thousands of illicit tobacco products has been ordered to pay £16,000 following a prosecution by City of Wolverhampton Council. Heath Town business Easy Mini Market Ltd, trading as Easy Shop, was prosecuted after illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes were found hidden in the store for a second time. A total …
A vibrant new quarter at the heart of Wolverhampton city centre has taken crucial steps forward after securing significant new funding, appointing a contractor and construction works starting on site. Smithgate will deliver up to 1,000 new homes alongside a mix of public spaces, shops and amenities, creating a place where people can live, work, …
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A pilot scheme is supporting care home providers in Wolverhampton to strengthen how they prevent and manage infectious illness – helping to protect both residents and staff. The Care Home Health Protection Champion project aims to build knowledge and confidence among staff, residents and families around common infectious diseases, how infections spread, and what steps …
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Planning permission has been granted for City of Wolverhampton Council to redevelop its Hickman Avenue site to accommodate new fleet services workshops and a taxi licensing facility. Demolition of old light industrial units is expected to start in April, with construction works beginning in the summer. The scheme is designed to accommodate the council’s fleet …
City residents are being invited to discover more about apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week (9 to 15 February) to kickstart their career or start a new chapter. Drop in and chat to an array of training providers being hosted by Wolves at Work at its i10 employment hub – at the heart of the city …
A school where staff have high expectations for their pupils – and which children themselves describe as ‘amazing’ – has been praised by Ofsted. Inspectors visited Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy in December, and in their report published recently describe it is as a ‘warm and friendly school where pupils are highly valued, have fun …
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People with an interest in Wolverhampton’s Caribbean histories are being invited to apply to attend a special workshop, Witnessing Gaps, Carrying Stories, at Wolverhampton City Archives next month. This in person, one day event will offer a small group the opportunity to engage deeply with original records through artistic practice and creative process, led by …
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City of Wolverhampton Council is proposing a £10 million investment in fixing roads and tackling potholes this year – providing safer and smoother journeys for all. The council is ready to roll out a fresh wave of road resurfacing and other improvements across the city under its 2026/27 Highway Capital Programme. It builds on last …
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Staff, pupils and families at Parkfield Primary School are celebrating a very positive Ofsted inspection. Inspectors visited the school in December and, in their report published recently, found that pupils achieve ‘high standards’ in Key Stage 2 tests, with outcomes above the national average in reading, writing and mathematics. Leaders are ‘rigorous’ in ensuring pupils …
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The ambition and priorities of a new blueprint for Wolverhampton city centre will be reviewed by the council’s Scrutiny Board next Tuesday before being considered by Cabinet. It comes ahead of the detailed plan being developed through community consultation and stakeholder engagement – expected later this year. ‘Our Future City Centre Plan’ will be a …
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