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Council underlines commitment to multi million pound redevelopment of Bilston Market

The multi million revamp of Bilston Market will be delivered in line with promises made to traders, the Council has confirmed. Work is now well under way on the project which will boast better access, a new canopy, upgraded toilets, enhanced stalls, and improved public spaces when completed. Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, City of Wolverhampton Council …

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Car park improvements getting underway as part of enabling works for Bilston Health and Wellbeing Facility

Works will this week get underway to improve the Bilston-Bert Williams Leisure Centre car park ahead of construction starting on a new state of the art Bilston Health and Wellbeing Facility to serve the community. Outline planning approval is already in place for the new facility on the council owned site, adjacent to the WV …

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Homes staff receive suicide awareness training

Wolverhampton Homes staff took part in transformative suicide awareness training sessions supported by the City of Wolverhampton Council and the city’s Suicide Prevention Stakeholder Forum recently. Delivered by the Violet Project, a Midlands based charity dedicated to creating a world where suicide is no longer considered an option, the sessions were designed to equip participants …

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Free flu vaccines available for 2 and 3 year olds at pharmacies

Children aged 2 and 3 can now become Flu Fighters this autumn, with free nasal flu vaccinations available at GPs and selected community pharmacies across Wolverhampton from now until 31 March. Parents and carers are encouraged to act quickly to protect their little ones – and the wider family – from flu this winter. Flu …

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Let’s talk, listen and support this World Mental Health Day

People are being encouraged to pause, reflect and connect as Wolverhampton marks World Mental Health Day on Friday. World Mental Health Day takes place annually on 10 October, and this year’s theme focuses on ‘overwhelm: when global events and relentless bad news become too much’. Councillor Obaida Ahmed, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member …

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Council selected for national NHS Health Check Online pilot

The City of Wolverhampton Council has been chosen to help rollout the new NHS Health Check Online. The groundbreaking initiative is designed to transform the way people access preventative health services by making it even easier for people to get their free NHS Health Check. Available to eligible 40 to 74 year olds – those …

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Celebrate your love for Bilston this October at Neighbourhood Day

People are being invited to come together for a family fun day which aims to celebrate community spirit and local pride at Bilston Neighbourhood Day. The event takes place on Friday 10 October, between 12pm and 6pm, at Bert Turner Boulevard, where visitors can expect a small funfair, inflatables, roaming performers, live music and DJ …

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Mayor joins residents tour Low Hill Estate centenary exhibition

The Mayor of Wolverhampton joined local residents at the official opening of a special exhibition celebrating the centenary of Low Hill Estate yesterday (Wednesday 1 October, 2025). The exhibition at Low Hill Library traces the life of the estate through photos, maps and personal recollections and marks around 100 years since the first homes were …

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Library hosts display marking 170 years of burial ground

A new community led display at Wolverhampton’s Central Library is shining a light on Wednesfield Burial Ground, and marking 170 years since its formal consecration on 2 October, 1855. The exhibition, created by the Friends of Wednesfield Burial Ground and led by Project Manager Marie Sewell, and Creative Support Graham Stubbs, is on show until …

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Black History Month: Standing Firm in Pride & Power

October is Black History Month – a time to honour, reflect on, and celebrate the rich heritage, achievements, and contributions of Black communities across Wolverhampton, the UK and beyond. Each October, people come together to recognise the stories, cultures, and legacies that have shaped society, while also acknowledging the ongoing journey towards racial equality, justice, …

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