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Green Innovation Corridor first phase planning application submitted

A planning application has been submitted by City of Wolverhampton Council and University of Wolverhampton for the first phase of the city’s pioneering Green Innovation Corridor (GIC). The GIC will connect key assets at the University of Wolverhampton’s Springfield Campus, Science Park, and the i54 advanced manufacturing business park – the country’s most successful Enterprise …

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Get ready for winter: free electric blanket testing and information on energy bills

Wolverhampton residents can have their electric blankets tested for free and receive information on energy bills at 2 special advice days in the city. The ‘Get ready for winter’ events, organised by City of Wolverhampton Council’s Trading Standards team, will take place on Wednesday 1 October at Wolverhampton Market, Cleveland Street and Thursday 2 October …

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First floors of new Wolverhampton City Learning Quarter campus handed over to college

City partners are celebrating the first floors of Wolverhampton’s new City Learning Quarter campus being handed over from the constructor to City of Wolverhampton College – as the exciting £61 million development enters its final stages. The college has taken possession of the first, second and third floors and the hair and beauty salon on …

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Adoption@Heart hosts transformational weekend for families

Adoption@Heart, the regional adoption agency for the Black Country, recently hosted an activity weekend for 30 adoptive families. The event provided families with the opportunity to spend quality time together, engage in exciting outdoor activities, and build meaningful connections with one another. Families participated in a range of activities including climbing, archery, campfires, and team …

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First new homes emerging as part of major New Park Village estate regeneration

The first new homes as part of City of Wolverhampton Council’s transformation of New Park Village estate are emerging from the ground. Chosen construction partner, Keon Homes, is currently constructing 7 new wheelchair accessible council bungalows on Longford Road, which are expected to be completed in spring 2026. It is part of a major redevelopment …

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Council consults on proposed Resource Base at Stow Heath

The City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a public consultation on plans to establish a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Resource Base at Stow Heath Primary School. It would see the creation of a 20 place Resource Base focused on communication and interaction, designed to support children with speech, language and communication needs and Autism Spectrum …

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Wolverhampton crowns its top young citizens

10 young Wulfrunians were recognised for their outstanding community service at this year’s Wolverhampton Young Citizens of the Year Rotary Awards Ceremony on Friday night. They were Ethan Shaw, Richie Tanner, Jessica Yang, Kieran Smith-Mills, Sarah Featherstone, Harleen Nahal, Eva Abley, Aisha Mustapha, Frazer Humphreys and Haya Mehager. The event, held at the University of …

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School run safety boost gets the thumbs up from pupils

City of Wolverhampton Council’s latest Safer Routes to School project has been given top marks by pupils. The measures are on Bushbury Lane and Collingwood Road, near Bushbury Nursery School and Northwood Park Primary School. They include a new zebra crossing on Bushbury Lane, a pedestrian refuge in Collingwood Road, upgraded signs and road markings, …

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Council endorses strategy to create safer, healthier communities

Councillors have backed a strategy designed to further enhance community safety and improve quality of life across Wolverhampton, and described as a “commitment to real lasting change”. The Safer Wolverhampton Partnership Strategy, endorsed by the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Full Council last night (Wednesday 17 September, 2025) sets out a clear and ambitious vision to …

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Council launches sexual health toolkit for professionals

The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Public Health team has unveiled a new Sexual and Reproductive Health toolkit to give professionals the knowledge and resources they need to support residents’ wellbeing. Launched to mark Sexual Health Week 2025, which is now underway, it has been developed in response to feedback from local health, social care and …

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