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Foster parents from across Wolverhampton gathered at Molineux Stadium last Tuesday (7 July) for ‘Safe to Be Me’, Fostering for Wolverhampton’s annual conference exploring identity, belonging, inclusion and the vital role foster parents play in helping children thrive. The conference brought foster parents together for a day of learning, reflection and celebration, and was centred …

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The City of Wolverhampton Council’s social work services have celebrated another successful year, marked by national recognition, high standards of practice, continued workforce growth and major progress in supporting people through trauma-informed practice. Principal Social Worker Hannah Bates’ Annual Report highlights how the council has continued to strengthen high-quality, ethical and relationship-based social work practice …

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People can have their say about local issues and learn about activities in their community at a series drop-in sessions taking place across Wolverhampton. The Love Your Community sessions are held in each ward on a regular basis and give residents the chance to meet with representatives from West Midlands Police, the City of Wolverhampton …

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Camphill Village Trust has been awarded the contract to continue delivering the Shared Lives service on behalf of the City of Wolverhampton Council. Shared Lives is a unique form of social care for adults and young people aged 16 and over needing care and support. Individuals are carefully matched with trained Shared Lives carers who …

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Children and young people across Wolverhampton are being encouraged to get ready for the biggest Yo! Active summer holiday programme so far. Yo! Active is delivered by WV Active and Wolves Foundation and offers a wide range of free activities all year round to children and young people aged up to 18, or 25 for …

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Wolverhampton’s city centre Lockworks Cinema celebrates its 1 year anniversary tomorrow (Saturday) having seen more than 70,000 visitors pass through its doors. The refurbished 4 screen venue, inside the historic Grade II-listed Chubb Building, screened its first films on Friday 11 July, 2025, and continues to deliver the latest Hollywood blockbusters and more. To celebrate …

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A city resident who dumped a carpet and gripper rods, leaving them abandoned under a tree, has been prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council. An eyewitness heard a ‘large bang’ against their window as the carpet was thrown from a flat at Lyndhurst Court, Birmingham New Road, onto land below. Minutes later, a man and …

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Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet have approved plans to expand Colton Hills Community School. It will create space for an additional 79 Year 7 places from 2027, and 395 permanent places across Years 7 to 11 by September 2031. The expansion, approved by Cabinet yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 8 July, 2026) will help …

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A nursery school is celebrating after being judged to be at Strong Standard in all areas by Ofsted. Inspectors visited Bilston Nursery School and found that children experience a ‘safe, warm and nurturing environment where they feel welcome from the moment they arrive’. They ‘behave well… developing friendships and positive relationships with both staff and …

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