Eligible residents across Wolverhampton will continue to benefit from free NHS Health Checks under a new long term contract that the City of Wolverhampton Council will award to local GP practices and Primary Care Networks. The 7 year, £1.96m contract – running initially for 3 years from 1 September, 2026 with further extensions subject to …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for a new Communication and Interaction Resource Base at Stow Heath Primary School. The proposals, agreed by councillors last night (Wednesday 18 March, 2026), will see the creation of a new, 20 place Resource Base focused on communication and interaction, designed to support children with speech, …
Local people have helped shape the future for Wolverhampton’s St George’s, with fresh community feedback calling for a lively and creative multi-use space full of activity day and night. City of Wolverhampton Council and social impact developer Capital&Centric brought together a multi-generational roundtable, inviting students, young people, older residents, community groups, and academics to share …
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The second phase of a Wolverhampton Council scheme is underway to replace 105 post-war prefabs on two sites in the city and provide existing residents with 111 new energy efficient council bungalows and 4 flats. Works are ongoing on the first phase of 36 new bungalows on the Lincoln Green Estate, Bushbury, with the first …
People are being urged to be aware of the symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) as Wolverhampton prepares to mark World TB Day on Tuesday (24 March, 2026). TB is an infection caused by bacteria. It mainly affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body. It is spread when a person who has …
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Residents wanting to give their homes some love and attention this spring can do it without splashing the cash. Wolverhampton Tool Library, launched as part of the council’s City Homemakers project with partners All Saints Action Network (ASAN), is holding a special spring event tomorrow (Wednesday) at their All Saints Road base. There’s a chance …
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The official countdown to 2026 Vaisakhi has begun, with thousands of visitors expected once again at Wolverhampton’s premier park for the annual celebrations in May. The popular cultural festival will return to West Park on Sunday 3 May between 12pm and 5pm and Entry is Free. The Council of Sikh Gurdwaras in Wolverhampton have planned …
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The University of Wolverhampton’s publishing house, Ripple Bed Press, in collaboration with the Wolverhampton Literature Festival and the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Libraries service, is delighted to announce the launch of the first ever Young Person’s Writing Award. This new initiative celebrates emerging literary talent across the region and invites young writers to explore the …
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Award-winning Chairman Mohammed Jahangir has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Wakefield, recognising his outstanding contribution to the global humanitarian sector. Previously decorated by the Right Honourable Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in recognition of his contribution as a social worker and community leader, Mohammed Jahangir has dedicated over …
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City centre partners are working together to make nights out in Wolverhampton even better by investing £200,000 in a package of safety measures. These include more Save Haven nights, enhanced CCTV coverage and extra patrol hours from the Night Guardians, starting this weekend. The measures are in response to feedback from local residents and businesses …
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