Wolverhampton’s HY5! Youth Forum recently welcomed members of the city’s SEND & Inclusion Partnership Board to a special celebration event, reflecting on another successful year of partnership working and the positive difference young people’s voices are making. With the theme Better Together, the event showcased how co-production is helping to shape services and support for …
Three former City of Wolverhampton councillors have been awarded the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their outstanding service to the city. John Reynolds, Milkinder Jaspal and Caroline Siarkiewicz were conferred with the honour at an Extraordinary Meeting of the City of Wolverhampton Council this afternoon (Wednesday 15 July, 2026). Honorary Aldermen can attend …
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A brand-new event is coming to Wolverhampton city centre this summer as local artists and young people come together to transform part of the hoarding surrounding the Smithgate regeneration into a large-scale public artwork. Smithgate Social, taking place on Friday 14 August from 11am to 6pm in Market Square, will celebrate Wolverhampton’s creative talent through …
Families can enjoy a summer packed with free activities, entertainment and opportunities to meet local representatives at a series of fun days taking place across the city. The Love Your Community fun days will be taking place on Wednesday 29 July at Dunstall Community Centre, Dunstall Ave, Wednesday 5 August at Big Venture Centre, Chesterton …
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Women across Wolverhampton are being encouraged to attend their breast screening appointment when invited and to regularly check their breasts for any unusual changes. Routine breast screening can detect cancer at an early stage, often before it can be seen or felt. The earlier breast cancer is found, the more likely treatment is to be …
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People looking for events and activities for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) can now find details on the Wolverhampton Local Offer website. The new SEND listings page aims to be the go-to place for everything happening locally, from family-friendly activities and inclusive events to workshops and training, coffee mornings, …
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A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) introduced at Bentley Bridge Retail and Leisure Park earlier this year is already having a positive impact, helping to reduce anti-social behaviour and improve the experience of visitors, businesses and staff. The three-year PSPO came into force in March and gives police and partners additional powers to tackle behaviour …
A community consultation has started on a new regeneration blueprint for Wolverhampton city centre. Residents, businesses and stakeholders can have their say on ‘Our Future City Centre Plan’ at Our Future City Centre Plan, with the final date to make submissions on Friday 14 August. The feedback will be used to shape a detailed plan that …
Residents, community groups, charities and other stakeholders are being reminded that there is still time to help shape the future of Wolverhampton’s voluntary and community sector. The City of Wolverhampton Council is currently consulting on a draft Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy and is encouraging people to have their say before it closes next month. …
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The council’s Wolves at Work ‘Open Door’ work experience programme has beaten off the competition to scoop a top regional honour. It won the Partnership Award at the WMCA Adult Learning Awards 2026 ceremony, at STEAMhouse, Birmingham, last week. The awards recognise the achievements of individuals and organisations in the West Midlands who have gone …
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