The city’s much loved mechanical sheep sculpture is back in action after a full restoration, delighting visitors once again from its home above the entrance to Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Affectionally nicknamed Baa-Bara, the quirky ‘Woolf in Sheep’s Clothing’ has taken pride of place above Lichfield Street since it was installed by artist Andy Plant in …
City of Wolverhampton Council has worked with an 11-year-old girl and her family to turn her heartfelt messages of positivity into lasting feature for the city. Neriyah-Faith Spencer created handwritten posters with uplifting messages such as ‘you are amazing’ and ‘you are stronger than you think’ in a bid to help cheer up people across …
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Bilston is entering the running to be crowned the first ever UK Town of Culture in 2028. Wolverhampton Council will submit an expression of interest ahead of the 31 March deadline, with the strongest candidates to be shortlisted and each receive a £60,000 grant to work up their full bids. Three finalists will be chosen …
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A free family bike ride and fun day is back for its third year in Wolverhampton. The Kidical Mass ride is on Saturday 13 June and cyclists of all ages are urged to sign up now for free. Riders follow a gentle route of 4.5 miles from East Park to Molineux stadium and back, on …
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Further focused care and attention is set to be given to city streets and communities thanks to the introduction of a second Love Your Community: Neighbourhood Team. City of Wolverhampton Council launched its Love Your Community: Neighbourhood Team initiative in January, a dedicated taskforce to improve the cleanliness, safety and appearance of local areas. The …
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Great food and great prices will be right on the doorstep for residents as a new community shop opens today in Heath Town at Hope Community Project. It is the latest in a network of shops across the city, which were first created back in 2021 to help with the pandemic and the cost of …
City of Wolverhampton Council’s Skills Partnerships & Pathways service, working in partnership with City of Wolverhampton College, has collaborated closely with Wolves at Work through the West Midlands Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme to create a seamless support offer for young people aged 18-21 who are not in employment, education or training. This multi agency approach, …
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Two of Wolverhampton’s historic landmarks will be lit up after dark all-year round to make for a more vibrant and safer night out in the city centre. As part of ‘Night Vision’ – the city centre’s new evening and night-time economy strategy – St Peter’s Gardens and Wolverhampton Art Gallery will be illuminated in celebration …
A fresh wave of full road resurfacing is set to begin across Wolverhampton as the council continues its investment in improving the city’s highways. City of Wolverhampton Council recognises potholes have been a source of frustration for many after prolonged wet and freezing weather this winter, which has accelerated damage on roads across the country. …
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A new detached youth work programme, delivered as part of a wider package of support for young people at risk of exclusion or offending, is already making a positive impact in key areas of Wolverhampton. Commissioned by the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership, the programme is being delivered by Wolves Foundation and Inpower Academy and sees trained …