Wolverhampton has seen a significant increase in the number of children and young people leading active lives, thanks to the City of Wolverhampton Council’s commitment to tackling inactivity and promoting physical wellbeing. The latest Children and Young People Active Lives data shows a big jump in activity levels over the last 12 months – from …
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A pioneering Wolverhampton youth voice group has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising outstanding co‑production with children, young people and families. HY5!, a group for young people aged 11 to 25 with additional needs and disabilities, has been named a finalist for the Excellence in Co‑Production Award at the SEND Awards 2026, organised …
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Older residents and people who use Adult Social Care services in Wolverhampton are invited to a special Healthy Ageing Festival taking place later this month. Organised by Healthwatch Wolverhampton and partners from OneWolverhampton, including the City of Wolverhampton Council and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board, the event will offer a full day of free …
City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet is set to approve in principle the option to use compulsory purchase order (CPO) powers to address the poor condition of the former Beatties site and facilitate its redevelopment. The council recognises the importance of this iconic building at the heart of the city centre as part of its transformative …
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Wolverhampton is seeing the benefits of making sexual health services easier to access, with a sharp rise in sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing – and testing rates outstripping both the West Midlands and England averages. The City of Wolverhampton Council has been working with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Wolverhampton’s sexual health service, Embrace, …
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Wolverhampton is marking Young Carers Action Day today (Wednesday 11 March, 2026) by celebrating the vital caring role many children and young people in the city play. A young carer is anyone under 18 who helps care for a relative, friend or loved one, and, according to the 2021 census, some 900 children and young …
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The city’s arts and culture community has received a major boost with the council officially confirming a long term lease for the home of Wolverhampton Arts Centre (WAC). The community asset transfer of the Whitmore Reans based buildings to WAC will help the centre secure additional funding and carry out ambitious long term plans to …
Adult Education Wolverhampton has been awarded £675,000 in additional grant funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority to expand adult and community learning in the city. The investment recognises the significant contribution the City of Wolverhampton Council run provider is making to support strong, healthy and inclusive communities. Adult Education Wolverhampton plays a vital role …
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More than 300 privately owned properties in Wolverhampton, that had stood empty for years, have been transformed into family homes thanks to the efforts of the council. The figures have been highlighted during what is national Empty Homes Week (9 to 15 March). City of Wolverhampton Council’s Empty Property Strategy has seen 347 houses which …
Parents and carers are being urged to know the signs and symptoms of chicken pox and scarlet fever this spring. Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: “Children often pick up infections during spring months. “Most of these illnesses are mild and can be treated at …
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