Unpaid carers help others every day in Wolverhampton and the council wants to ensure they have the support they need around the clock with a series of digital tools. Carers can feel isolated, but a new portal, Bridgit, offers help at any time of the day or night with advice and coaching on a wide …
Businesses across Wolverhampton are being encouraged to make a lasting difference to the lives of young care leavers. The City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a new initiative, One Wolves Family Next Steps, designed to create meaningful employment opportunities for care leavers by helping them build their confidence and develop skills, and by linking employers …
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Adult Education Wolverhampton will be holding a Volunteer Fair next month – giving people the chance to find out about volunteering opportunities in the city. Open to both students and the general public, it aims to connect residents with a wide variety of charities, non-profit organisations, and community groups looking for support. Attendees will be …
One of the council’s key partners in combating the cost of living is saving tonnes of food from going to waste each month and helping to feed city residents. Gatis Community Space’s Wolves Waste Not project is collecting 2 to 3 tonnes of food every month from major supermarkets, which would otherwise end up in …
Thousands of road users are benefitting from safer and smoother journeys after another busy spring and summer of highways improvements. City of Wolverhampton Council has continued investment in pothole prevention, with resurfacing on major routes in recent months. Key locations resurfaced and relined include Chapel Ash island, Ring Road St George’s and Stafford Road/Three Tuns …
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Children, young people, families, education settings, practitioners, partners and community organisations are being invited to share their views on Wolverhampton’s draft SEND and Inclusion Strategy 2027 to 2029. Developed in partnership with education providers, health and care services, voluntary organisations, parent carers, and children and young people, the All Means All Inclusion Plan sets out …
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There is just over 2 weeks to go until Diwali, and the festival of lights will be celebrated in a free City of Wolverhampton Council event at Phoenix Park on Saturday 10 October. The event takes place from 4pm until 8.30pm at the venue off Dudley Road in Blakenhall and will be hosted by the …
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With free flu vaccinations are now underway in Wolverhampton schools, parents and carers are being reminded to complete consent forms as soon as possible – so their children can become Flu Fighters this winter. All children from Reception to Year 11, including those who are home educated, are eligible for the vaccination again this year. …
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Adult Education Wolverhampton is inviting residents and new and returning students along to its Community Support Fair next month. The free event will bring together a wide range of organisations, charities, community groups and public services, and provide a one-stop shop offering information, advice and support on a variety of topics, including health and wellbeing, …
Smokers in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to take up the Stoptober challenge – and quit smoking for good with support from local services. Stoptober, beginning on Thursday (1 October, 2026), calls on smokers in the city to join the millions of people across England who have made a quit attempt since the annual challenge first …
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