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3D projection show returns to light up St Peter’s Church

A free, 3D light projection show is returning to Wolverhampton city centre and is just one of many events happening in the lead up to Christmas to keep everyone entertained. The show, which last took place in 2023, is on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November, from 6pm to 9pm, and sees the enchanting ‘Lights …

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Stoptober may be over – but help to quit is still available

Stoptober – the annual stop smoking challenge – may now be over, but smokers in Wolverhampton who want to quit smoking can still get help and support to stub it out. Live Well Wolverhampton provides free support for any adult smoker living in Wolverhampton including a 12 week, tailored behavioural support plan and a vape …

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Event celebrates achievements of adult learners

Adult Education Wolverhampton showcased the achievements of some of its students at its annual Celebration of Learning recently. Teachers nominated over 90 adult learners from across the service for awards in 3 categories: Above and Beyond; Learning for Personal Progression; and Outstanding Improvement. A total of 14 students were shortlisted and the winners, announced at …

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Council launches new Technology Enabled Care service

The City of Wolverhampton Council is launching its new Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Service, following a highly successful pilot programme. It will help residents access innovative technology that provides everyday support, enabling them to live the independent lives they want. The council has commissioned tech supplier Alcove to deliver the service over the next 2 …

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Rogue trader given suspended prison sentence after leaving city homeowners more than £20,000 out of pocket

A rogue trader whose substandard and incomplete work left a disabled city homeowner £23,300 out of pocket has been given a suspended prison sentence following a prosecution by City of Wolverhampton Council. Neil Parker, of Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, left behind trip hazards, defective installations and a window and door that were neither watertight nor fully …

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Council road safety improvements for Cannock Road

City of Wolverhampton Council is to make road safety improvements along part of Cannock Road. The Local Safety Scheme is on the section between Deyncourt Road and The Scotlands island following a consultation, with work starting on Monday 3 November and due to finish on Friday 21 November, weather permitting. Improvements in the Local Safety …

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Essential maintenance work planned at WV Active Central

The City of Wolverhampton Council is to carry out essential maintenance work at WV Active Central next month. It will see repairs to fixtures and fittings in the changing rooms, the replacement of seating and maintenance of heating and drainage equipment, and will be carried out from Monday 10 November to Wednesday 12 November. To …

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City organisations come together to ‘Orange Wolverhampton’

As Orange Wolverhampton prepares to celebrate its 10th year, local partners are joining forces to support the city’s contribution to the United Nations’ annual Orange the World 16 Days of Activism. Orange Wolverhampton aims to raise awareness of the continuing drive to end all domestic abuse, including physical abuse, coercive control, financial abuse, sexual violence, …

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Make it a Christmas to remember for city’s care leavers

People are being invited to support a festive appeal to make it another Christmas to remember for the city’s young care leavers. The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Reach Leaving Care Team has launched its annual Amazon Wish List and is inviting people to make a donation to help buy much needed Christmas gifts for care …

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Act now as secondary school application deadline looms

Applications must be submitted by midnight this Friday (31 October, 2025) – and while over 85% of families have already done so, many are yet to submit theirs. To apply for a school place, parents should log on to School admissions and complete the short application process. Parents and guardians will be notified of their child’s allocated …

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