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Wolverhampton City Archives’ new Black History Month display traces almost 80 years of African-Caribbean history in Wolverhampton. From the first Windrush arrivals and the creation of community organisations to local musicians, artists, educators, campaigners and entrepreneurs, the display showcases people and initiatives which have helped shape the city over the last 8 decades. Featuring everything …

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Wolverhampton will be marking Hate Crime Awareness Week with a series of activities across the city. Hate crime is any criminal offence committed against a person or property which is motivated by an offender’s hatred of someone because of their race, colour, ethnic origin or nationality, their religion, their gender or gender identity, their sexual …

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The annual Civic Service in Wolverhampton on Wednesday (30 September, 2026) brought together civic leaders, community representatives and residents at St Peter’s Church as the Mayor and councillors formally renewed their commitment to serving the city and its people. The historic service saw the Mayor, councillors and civic dignitaries processed from the Civic Centre to …

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Pupils are thriving at a ‘happy and caring’ school which has been given top marks by Ofsted. Inspectors visited Goldthorn Park Primary School in Blakenhall just before the summer break and, in their report published recently, found it to be at Strong Standard in no less than 6 of the 7 inspection areas, and at …

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More than 200 private hire vehicles were inspected in a single day as City of Wolverhampton Council spearheaded one of the largest taxi licensing enforcement operations of its kind. The day of action at East Midlands Airport is part of the council’s countrywide enforcement work focused on keeping passengers safe and ensuring licensed vehicles meet …

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Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Wolverhampton can access free training to help them travel safely and independently. The Independent Travel Training programme, provided by City of Wolverhampton Council, offers personalised one to one support tailored to each person’s needs. Training can cover everything from journey planning and personal safety to …

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People with care and support needs, their families and carers, and professionals came together to celebrate Ernest Bold Short Break Service’s recent Outstanding judgment at a special event yesterday (Wednesday 30 September, 2026). The event recognised the dedication, compassion and professionalism of the City of Wolverhampton Council run service, which was awarded the highest possible …

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Charges for bulky waste collections are to be frozen for the coming year following a decision by City of Wolverhampton Council. The prize freeze will help residents to dispose of their unwanted items and waste in a safe and convenient way. It also aims to discourage the use of unauthorised waste carriers who can often …

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