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Secondary school place allocations for 2026 announced

Some 94% of young people in Wolverhampton have secured a place at one of their preferred secondary schools, figures show. The allocation of places for pupils who will be starting secondary education for the first time this September was announced today (Monday 2 March, 2026). Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member …

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Enjoy first month for half price with WV Active membership

People can enjoy their first month’s membership for half price when they join WV Active over the next few weeks. The City of Wolverhampton Council run leisure service is offering the exclusive discount to new customers who sign up by Wednesday 18 March, 2026. Membership offers unlimited access to all the facilities available across the …

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Council provides free blood pressure checks in community

The City of Wolverhampton Council is making it even easier for people to know their numbers by offering free blood pressure checks at home or in community locations. It has installed self service monitors in selected libraries and WV Active leisure centres, along with home blood pressure monitors which people can borrow for free. Councillor …

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Council delivers ‘you said, we did’ budget

Cheaper car parking, enhanced fly tipping enforcement and a price freeze for garden waste collections were among the headlines of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s annual budget which was approved tonight (Wednesday 25 February, 2026). £10 million in highway improvements – £50 million over 5 years – and more than £750,000 in a new neighbourhood …

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Street racing review hearing to be held tomorrow

The annual review of the existing High Court injunction which bans street racing in the region will take place tomorrow (Thursday 26 February, 2026). The injunction prohibits people from participating, as a driver, rider or passenger, in a gathering of 2 or more people where some of those present engage in car racing, vehicular stunts …

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Pioneering public health service shortlisted for national award

A pioneering service delivering potentially-life saving liver scans in the community has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. The City of Wolverhampton Council is working with Recovery Near You and the Service User Involvement Team to host a series of Fibro-scan clinics, bringing non-invasive liver health screening directly into the local community. Fibro-scans are a …

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HY5! take to national stage at youth conference

A group of young people represented Wolverhampton on the national stage at a major conference at the NEC last week. Organised by the Council for Disabled Children, the Youth Voice Matters Conference 2026 brought together young people with lived experience of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from across the country, including members of Wolverhampton’s …

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New date for SEND forum’s launch event

A rescheduled date has been announced for an event to formally launch SEND Wolves Parent Voice. The new forum will give parents and carers of children and young people in Wolverhampton with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) a stronger say in shaping local services. The group will work with parents, carers and the SEND …

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New Council grants to support ‘High Street’ businesses across Wolverhampton

A new grant to support city and town centre ‘High Street’ businesses in the daytime and night-time economy will be launched by City of Wolverhampton Council next week. 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 …

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Council invests additional £250,000 to help fight fly tipping in the city

A cash injection of more than £250,000 will be invested by City of Wolverhampton Council as it continues its fight against fly tipping. The additional £257,146 will be used to fund extra enforcement staff and 6 more security cameras, which will be placed at known hot spots across Wolverhampton. Council officers already work hard to …

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