The developer of the former Heath Town Baths and Library has penned a conditional, long lease with the council as part of their commitment to convert the historic building for new commercial and community use. Gaddu Associates has now taken full control of the site and have carried out some early works to make it …
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Children and young people can enjoy moving more this February half term thanks to Wolverhampton’s Yo! Active. An exciting free activity timetable will be running across the city during the school holidays, and places can be booked now. A partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council, WV Active and Wolves Foundation, Yo! Active provides free …
Visitors to Wolverhampton city centre can continue to enjoy 24/7 parking at the council’s Civic Centre car park following a successful trial of the new hours. Around the clock opening was launched in December following the site’s hi-tech upgrade. The trial has proved a success with hundreds of people taking advantage of parking on Sundays …
Civic Centre car park to stay open all hours after trial success Read More »
Voting is now underway to elect Wolverhampton’s next Youth MP – with thousands of young people across the city set to cast their vote. Established 25 years ago, the UK Youth Parliament is made up of more than 300 young people aged between 11 and 18. Elected as Members of Youth Parliament, they represent the …
Parents and carers are being urged to know the signs and symptoms of chicken pox and scarlet fever this winter. Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: “Children often pick up infections during the winter and spring months. “Most of these illnesses are mild and can …
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Penn Hall School is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted inspection which highlights its strong practice, ambitious curriculum and commitment to pupils. Inspectors visited the school in November and, in their newly published report, praise the high quality teaching, inclusive culture and strong leadership that enable children and young people to thrive. The report details how …
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There is still time for children and young people, parents and carers, education leaders, and social care and health professionals to help shape the City of Wolverhampton Council’s new School Accessibility Strategy. A consultation on the draft strategy continues until Sunday 22 February, 2026, and is gathering feedback from key stakeholders to ensure the final …
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Around half of people who receive stop smoking support through the City of Wolverhampton Council go onto quit. Latest figures show that of the 713 people who set quit dates in the last 12 months, 351 had stopped smoking 4 weeks later after receiving help through the council’s Live Well Wolverhampton or Swap to Stop …
Half successfully quit smoking with support from council Read More »
Pothole repairs are now being carried out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Wolverhampton. It follows City of Wolverhampton Council’s announcement that it is set to invest £10 million in resurfacing the city’s roads and other highways improvements over the next 12 months. Additional round the clock and weekend repairs and inspections …
Round the clock pothole repairs and more roads to be resurfaced across city Read More »
Parents and carers across Wolverhampton are being reminded that the city’s self weigh baby service is available at a range of Best Start in Life Family Hubs and libraries, following a fantastic response to its launch last year. The service offers a simple and convenient way for parents to monitor their baby’s growth and wellbeing, …