A van driver who was spotted dumping waste on a city roadside has been successfully prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council. Michael Harrison left a large pile of cables next to the road in Kitchen Lane and was reported to the council by an eyewitness. Thanks to their information, which included photographs and video footage, …
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Adult Education Wolverhampton is celebrating after successfully retaining its prestigious matrix accreditation, reaffirming the high quality support it provides to learners across the city. The matrix Standard is the internationally recognised quality benchmark for organisations delivering information, advice and guidance. Retaining this accreditation highlights Adult Education Wolverhampton’s continued commitment to helping students make informed choices, …
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With vaccinations getting underway for Year 8 pupils in school, parents and guardians are being encouraged to provide consent for their children to receive the HPV (Human papillomavirus) vaccine, which helps protect against several types of cancer. The HPV vaccination programme, offered to girls since 2008 and boys from 2019, has markedly reduced HPV infections …
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City of Wolverhampton Council housing staff have taken part in specialist training to help them feel more confident and skilled when supporting people who may be experiencing distress, trauma or suicidal thoughts. The training was delivered recently to 9 more members of the Private Sector Housing Team by the Midlands based charity the Violet Project, …
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A series of events are taking place over the next few days as Wolverhampton marks Dementia Action Week 2026, which begins on Monday (18 May, 2026). Dementia has a major impact affecting nearly a million people in the UK, including around 3,100 in Wolverhampton. Dementia does not just have a devastating effect on the individual, …
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City of Wolverhampton Council’s new City Learning Quarter has been shortlisted for a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) West Midlands award. The city centre development – delivered in conjunction with City of Wolverhampton College and supported by Turner and Townsend – is in the running for the honour in the Public Sector category. The …
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Adult Education Wolverhampton and Jobchange are joining forces to hold a Careers Fair on Tuesday (19 May, 2026). It will take place at the Foyer Building, Old Hall Street WV1 3AU from 10am to 2pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet directly with local employers who are actively recruiting for roles in Wolverhampton, as …
A new Public Spaces Protection Order will be introduced in the wider city centre area after the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet approved the plans. PSPOs are intended to prevent individuals or groups from engaging in anti social behaviour within public areas. The new PSPO will cover the city centre within the ring road, as …
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A new strategy, setting out the City of Wolverhampton Council’s approach to improving access to education for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), has been approved by Cabinet. The School Accessibility Strategy 2026 to 2028 focuses on practical improvements that remove barriers to learning, participation and inclusion within mainstream schools, …
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There is still time for sports clubs in Wolverhampton to apply for funding to enhance their coaching and officiating capabilities and increase participation rates. Wolverhampton Sports Advisory Council’s funding initiative, supported by the City of Wolverhampton Council, enables clubs based in the city to apply for grants of up to £500 to order to help …
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