Two adopted brothers and their school friends have donated their Christmas presents to children in need in Wolverhampton. The boys, aged 10 and 7, who are both adopted via Adoption@Heart, the adoption agency for the Black Country, came up with the idea after hearing about how many children would normally go without presents over the …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council brought together informal carers last week for 2 special festive meals hosted as part of its wider support for carers. The gatherings provided a warm and welcoming space for carers to relax, share stories and enjoy time with others who truly understand the rewards and challenges of the caring role. …
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People will be invited to have their say about proposals to introduce a ‘Public Space Protection Order’ (PSPO) to help tackle anti-social behaviour around the Bentley Bridge area when a consultation begins early next month. The order would give police powers to ask groups of 3 or more people to vacate the area if there …
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Residents are being encouraged to look after their wellbeing this Christmas. While the festive season is a time to enjoy a break, celebrate and connect with friends and family, for some people this can become overwhelming. It is important to know that there are some practical steps you can take that will be good for …
A city trader and shop have been successfully prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council after an underage sale led to the discovery of hundreds of illicit vapes and cigarettes. One Stop Wolverhampton Ltd, in Stafford Street, initially sold an illicit vape to an underage test purchaser in August last year. A little later the same …
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Action4Independence welcomed the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Craig Collingswood, to its annual Christmas Jumper Day charity celebration and party last week. The City of Wolverhampton Council-run service, which supports 52 adults with a learning disability and 14 people living with dementia, provides a range of day opportunities that promote independence, health, wellbeing, and community presence. …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to launch an initial consultation on plans to expand Colton Hills Community School. The expansion will create space for an additional 79 Year 7 places from 2027, and 395 permanent places across Years 7-11 by September 2031. The proposals are designed to meet the growing demand …
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This year’s Fostering Children’s Christmas party once again delivered a positive and inclusive festive experience for some of the city’s most vulnerable young people and children in our fostering community. More than 160 foster families attended Fostering Children’s Christmas Party which took place last Sunday 14 December in the WV1 Bar at Molineux Stadium. The …
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It is offering an exciting programme of festive fun over the Christmas holidays, and places can be booked now. Delivered by the City of Wolverhampton Council, WV Active and Wolves Foundation, Yo! Active is open to children and young people aged up to 18, or 25 for care leavers or those with a disability. It …
Action will be taken against a number of shops after raids by City of Wolverhampton Council found tens of thousands of illicit cigarettes, hundreds of banned disposable vapes and a range of suspected fake Labubu products. Other items seized include illicit tobacco products, non duty paid shisha tobacco, banned oral tobacco, perfume with suspect trademarks …