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Black Country Councils paving the way for social care reform welcome UK Government ministers

Two Black Country councils met with UK Government ministers Josh MacAlister, Minister for Children and Families, and Jess Phillips, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office, visited Wolverhampton’s Graiseley Family Hub on Thursday 13 November. City of Wolverhampton Council and Walsall Council are 2 of 10 areas in England piloting the new Families First for Children …

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Wolverhampton Literature Festival is back for 2026 with a full line up of inspiring speakers, performers and events

Wolverhampton Literature Festival will take place across the city’s arts and culture venues from the 6 February to 8 February, with pre-festival events starting on the 31 January. Expect a vibrant programme of literature, poetry, dance, and more in the City of Wolverhampton. On Friday 5 February pre-festival events take place including England’s Tales of …

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Visit Wolverhampton’s Artisan Christmas Market this November

Artisan food and gifts, mulled wine, toasted marshmallows, free face painting and a Ferris wheel are just some of the exciting things on offer at a new Christmas market arriving in Wolverhampton. The market takes place on 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 November, 2025 on Victoria Street between 10am to 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays …

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Recycle your Christmas tree and support a great cause!

Compton Care, a specialist provider of palliative and bereavement support, is once again teaming up with City of Wolverhampton Council to launch its popular ‘Treecycling’ scheme. This eco friendly initiative, now in its 6th year, offers residents across all WV postcodes, plus DY3, WS2, 3, 6 and 10, the chance to have their real Christmas …

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Health leaders issue flu vaccination appeal

As flu cases rise across the region, health leaders in Wolverhampton are urging everyone who is eligible to come forward for their flu vaccination as soon as possible. With flu infections hitting the NHS over a month earlier than last year, and case numbers already 3 times higher than the same time in 2024, data …

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Demolition works underway on derelict East Park site to pave way for new affordable homes

City of Wolverhampton Council has started demolition works on a derelict site in East Park to pave the way for new homes. The former Stowheath Day Training Centre, in Stowheath Lane, is being pulled down by DSM Demolition ahead of the brownfield land undergoing mineshaft treatment works to make it ready for development. Funding for …

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Council highlights impact of fraud on public purse

The City of Wolverhampton Council is reaffirming its commitment to protecting public funds and services from fraud ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week, which gets underway on Sunday (16 November, 2025). Public sector fraud costs the UK billions annually, affecting the NHS, schools and other vital services. The council works collaboratively with the Public Sector …

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More clubs and stars set to join city’s Sporting Hall of Fame

Three more stars and two clubs are set to join the city’s Sporting Hall of Fame this weekend. Woodfield Sports & Social Club and Penn Bowling Club, both of which are being recognised for celebrating their centenary, and Wolves legend Steve Bull will be inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame, while Greg Silvester and …

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Social workers come together to share best practice

Hundreds of social workers came together yesterday (Wednesday 12 November, 2025) for the City of Wolverhampton Council’s 10th annual Adults and Children’s Joint Social Work Conference. The conference’s theme this year was ‘Transitional Safeguarding and Think Family Approach’ and included a range of keynote speeches, with the aim of sharing best practice and research to …

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New ‘Beacon of Light’ sculpture shining on Wednesfield

A new community sculpture has taken pride of place in the centre of Wednesfield. The ‘Beacon of Light’, located on the Lichfield Road/Wood End Road island, has been driven by the local community and funded and supported by City of Wolverhampton Council. The landmark sculpture showcases the best of Wednesfield through the ages, with symbolic nods to …

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