Two of Wolverhampton’s historic landmarks will be lit up after dark all-year round to make for a more vibrant and safer night out in the city centre. As part of ‘Night Vision’ – the city centre’s new evening and night-time economy strategy – St Peter’s Gardens and Wolverhampton Art Gallery will be illuminated in celebration …
A fresh wave of full road resurfacing is set to begin across Wolverhampton as the council continues its investment in improving the city’s highways. City of Wolverhampton Council recognises potholes have been a source of frustration for many after prolonged wet and freezing weather this winter, which has accelerated damage on roads across the country. …
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A new detached youth work programme, delivered as part of a wider package of support for young people at risk of exclusion or offending, is already making a positive impact in key areas of Wolverhampton. Commissioned by the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership, the programme is being delivered by Wolves Foundation and Inpower Academy and sees trained …
City of Wolverhampton Council has successfully prosecuted a waste carrier after a large amount of household rubbish was found dumped in the city. Mattresses, household rubbish, lengths of wood and bagged waste were found strewn on land at Meldon Drive in Bilston on 18 February last year. Packaging found in the abandoned waste meant environmental …
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Bilston will celebrate the return of its annual carnival on Saturday, July 4 with exciting plans announced for a bumper day of family fun. The revival of the carnival – brought back by popular demand as part of the town’s Pride in Place programme – will honour the event’s rich history with a 1960s theme, …
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Partners across Wolverhampton have made significant progress over the past year, as shown in a recent update to the city’s Health and Wellbeing Together board. It outlines achievements across the priority areas of Wolverhampton’s Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2025–2026 and demonstrates the strength of partnership working between the City of Wolverhampton Council, …
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Children and young people across Wolverhampton can enjoy a wide range of free activities this Easter, thanks to the popular physical activity programme Yo! Active. The City of Wolverhampton Council, WV Active and Wolves Foundation have teamed up to deliver Yo! Active to children and young people aged up to 18, or 25 for care …
Children and young people hit the right notes when they performed before family and friends during Wolverhampton Music Service’s ‘Be Inspired’ concert series last week. It saw performances by all 15 of the service’s musical groups across four nights, with over 400 young musicians performing 63 pieces of music spanning hundreds of years and genres. …
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Children and young people who have missed either one or both doses of their free MMR vaccination are invited to get it at a special catch up clinic taking place over the Easter holidays. Measles is an infectious disease which spreads very easily and can sometimes cause serious complications such as meningitis, pneumonia, blindness and …
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A city property is being transformed into a showcase for warmer, healthier and more energy efficient living with lower bills. The revamp is part of the council led Powering Penn Fields pilot project, in readiness for future family occupation. The Powering Penn Fields project provides eligible residents with free energy advice, home energy assessments and …