A series of events are taking place over the next few days as Wolverhampton marks Dementia Action Week 2026, which begins on Monday (18 May, 2026). Dementia has a major impact affecting nearly a million people in the UK, including around 3,100 in Wolverhampton. Dementia does not just have a devastating effect on the individual, …
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City of Wolverhampton Council’s new City Learning Quarter has been shortlisted for a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) West Midlands award. The city centre development – delivered in conjunction with City of Wolverhampton College and supported by Turner and Townsend – is in the running for the honour in the Public Sector category. The …
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Adult Education Wolverhampton and Jobchange are joining forces to hold a Careers Fair on Tuesday (19 May, 2026). It will take place at the Foyer Building, Old Hall Street WV1 3AU from 10am to 2pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet directly with local employers who are actively recruiting for roles in Wolverhampton, as …
A new Public Spaces Protection Order will be introduced in the wider city centre area after the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet approved the plans. PSPOs are intended to prevent individuals or groups from engaging in anti social behaviour within public areas. The new PSPO will cover the city centre within the ring road, as …
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A new strategy, setting out the City of Wolverhampton Council’s approach to improving access to education for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), has been approved by Cabinet. The School Accessibility Strategy 2026 to 2028 focuses on practical improvements that remove barriers to learning, participation and inclusion within mainstream schools, …
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There is still time for sports clubs in Wolverhampton to apply for funding to enhance their coaching and officiating capabilities and increase participation rates. Wolverhampton Sports Advisory Council’s funding initiative, supported by the City of Wolverhampton Council, enables clubs based in the city to apply for grants of up to £500 to order to help …
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National Smile Month 2026, raising awareness of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile, is now underway. A series of exciting free events for young children and their families are planned throughout the month at local community venues, with dental nurses on hand to offer advice and information, special oral …
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Foster Care Fortnight 2026 is now underway, shining a spotlight on the incredible role foster parents play and celebrating the many unique stories across the fostering community. Foster Care Fortnight, which began yesterday (Monday 11 May, 2026), is the UK’s biggest awareness raising campaign for fostering. This year’s theme, ‘This is Fostering’, highlights the diversity …
A pioneering Wolverhampton youth group has been recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony celebrating outstanding co‑production with children, young people and families. HY5! – a group for young people aged 11 to 25 with additional needs and disabilities – was honoured at the SEND Awards 2026, organised by the Council for Disabled Children, after …
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WV Active Aldersley will host Wolverhampton’s second Walking Hockey Festival this weekend. It is being organised by Wolverhampton and Tettenhall Hockey Club with the support of the City of Wolverhampton Council and WV Active and will feature 8 teams from across the region. All profits will go to local dementia and Motor Neurone Disease charities. …