The City of Wolverhampton Council will be celebrating the dedication of female carers as the city marks International Women’s Day on Sunday (8 March, 2026). It is recognising the strength, compassion and resilience of the thousands of women who provide care to loved ones across the city, as data from the council’s All Age Carers …
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Applications are now invited for a new grant to support city and town centre ‘High Street’ businesses in the daytime and night time economy. The £400,000 Vibrant High Streets grants programme 2026/27 is aimed at supporting small and independent retailers and businesses in the city centre, Bilston, Wednesfield and other high streets. It is designed …
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There is still time for people to have their say on plans to introduce a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Wolverhampton. PSPOs are designed to prevent individuals or groups from engaging in anti-social behaviour within public areas. The City of Wolverhampton Council is consulting on the introduction of a new PSPO to tackle …
City of Wolverhampton Council will commit an additional £714,000 funding during 2026/27 to tackle rogue landlords and maximise enforcement to protect residents when it comes to housing in the private rented sector. The move comes in preparation for the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act from 1 May, which aims to improve tenant protections and …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council is marking HPV Awareness Day today (Wednesday 4 March, 2026) by reminding residents what HPV (human papillomavirus) is, how the HPV vaccine helps prevent several cancers, and why cervical screening remains essential for early detection. HPV is one of the most common viruses, and most people will come into contact …
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Fly tippers will have their images shared online as City of Wolverhampton Council continues its fight against the environmental crime. Photographs and footage of fly tipping offences will be shared on the council’s website and via neighbourhood social media platform Nextdoor to appeal for information to identify offenders. The move is an expansion of the council’s successful …
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City of Wolverhampton Council has invested in a new hi-tech camera car, boosting school patrols across the city and improving safety for pupils. Mobile Enforcement Vehicles (MEV) are equipped with an intelligent enforcement system which automatically capture evidence of those ignoring school keep clear zones – with fines then sent to drivers. The new vehicle, …
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Smokers in Wolverhampton who want quit smoking are being encouraged to find out about the help and support available to them ahead of this year’s national No Smoking Day, taking place next Wednesday (11 March, 2026). Live Well Wolverhampton provides free support for any adult smoker living in Wolverhampton including a 12 week, tailored behavioural …
The High Court has agreed that an injunction banning street racing across parts of the Black Country should continue. The decision follows a review hearing in Birmingham on Thursday (26 February, 2026) where the City of Wolverhampton Council, Sandwell Council and Walsall Council applied for the injunction – along with the associated power of arrest …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council’s hugely successful Yo! Active programme has been extended, with Wolves Foundation set to continue as lead provider. Launched in 2024 by the council, WV Active and Wolves Foundation, Yo! Active offers a wide range of free physical activity sessions across the council’s WV Active leisure centres and community venues. It …