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Council shines light on year round support to help get digitally connected for less

Residents in Wolverhampton struggling with the cost of living can get digitally connected for less this Black Friday (28 November) with special deals and discounts on offer. But those on certain benefits are being reminded they could save even more through social tariffs. City of Wolverhampton Council is shining a light on this and other …

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Demand still high in city for residents needing a bed of their own

The Good Night Project, launched by the council after the cost of living crisis revealed people including children, were having to sleep on the floor, is still experiencing high demand in the city. Over the last year the project, run in partnership with the African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI) has provided 621 beds, 674 mattresses, …

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Free city centre parking every weekend in countdown to Christmas as council unwraps festive offer

City of Wolverhampton Council is offering free festive city centre parking every weekend and weekdays after 3pm to encourage shoppers and support local businesses. The offer for free parking, all day on Saturdays and Sundays and after 3pm weekdays, runs from 6 December through to 23 December at the following council car parks: Temple Street …

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First part of city centre improvement scheme completed in time for festive season

Works to lower Darlington Street have been completed as the first part of City of Wolverhampton Council’s current £19 million city centre improvements programme.   As planned, the road has now reopened to all traffic ahead of the busy Christmas period – supporting businesses and a host of festive activities such as Christmas Markets on …

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Further events take place for 10th annual Orange campaign

More events are taking place over the coming days as part of the 10th annual Orange Wolverhampton campaign. Launched in 2015, Orange Wolverhampton aims to raise awareness of the continuing drive to end all domestic abuse, including physical abuse, coercive control, financial abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so called honour based abuse, …

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Wolverhampton showcased for innovation in adult social care at national awards

An innovative approach to adult social care in Wolverhampton has earned national recognition, with the city’s WM5G Technology Enabled Care (TEC) trial a finalist at the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Award at a ceremony held at Evolution in London last week. Delivered by OneWolverhampton in partnership between the City of Wolverhampton Council, The Royal …

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City hosts flag raising as 10th annual Orange campaign begins

A flag raising ceremony was held at the Civic Centre this morning (Tuesday 25 November, 2025) as the 10th annual Orange Wolverhampton campaign got underway. Launched in 2015, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the continuing drive to end all domestic abuse, including physical abuse, coercive control, financial abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, …

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Multi million pound redevelopment of Bilston Market reaches major milestone this week

Work will this week begin to erect the steel framework on the new multi million pound Bilston Market. It comes on the back of contractors Speller Metcalfe completing the necessary groundworks and is a major milestone in the scheme. On track to be completed in June 2026, the new market will boast better access, a …

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How would you spend the council’s budget?

People in Wolverhampton can have their say on how the City of Wolverhampton Council should spend its budget for the year ahead. The council’s annual budget consultation is now open to people who live, work, and study in Wolverhampton, as well as visitors to the city. The survey aims to help the council better understand …

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