The City of Wolverhampton Council celebrated the achievements of young care leavers as it marked National Care Leavers Month 2025 with a wide range of events. The council works with young people in care to help them make the move into independent living, and to take advantage of the education, employment and training opportunities that …
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Relatives or friends of a woman who passed away recently are being asked to get in touch with the City of Wolverhampton Council so that her funeral can be arranged. Katherine Kennedy, who was 62, had been living in the Low Hill area of the city. Anyone who is related to Miss Kennedy, or has …
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Wolverhampton Council is set to approve plans to enable the delivery of future projects as part of the city’s pioneering Green Innovation Corridor (GIC). The GIC connects key assets at the University of Wolverhampton’s Springfield Campus, Science Park, and the i54 advanced manufacturing business park – the country’s most successful Enterprise Zone. It will introduce …
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A new project will help Wolverhampton residents thrive and not just survive by increasing their income, opportunity and life chances. Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Simkins revealed the new approach called BOOST at last night’s (Wednesday 3 December) Full Council meeting. A team will take support right into the heart of communities helping maximise …
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Over 1,200 liver scans have now been completed at a pioneering series of pop up clinics across Wolverhampton designed to bring non invasive health screening directly into the community. The free Fibro-scan clinics, which have taken place in community locations, businesses and within faith settings including gurdwaras, Hindu mandirs, mosques and a Buddhist centre, are …
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Wolverhampton’s largest regeneration scheme is on track to reach a significant milestone next week. City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet is set to approve the land deal that will enable developer ECF – a partnership between L&G, Homes England, and Muse – to begin works on phase one of Smithgate. The first phase, known as Bicycle …
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There will be free parking all day, every day at the council’s Wednesfield car parks in the run up to Christmas to encourage more shoppers and support local businesses. City of Wolverhampton Council’s festive parking offer runs from Saturday 6 December, up to and including Tuesday 23 December at: Woodhouse Fold ‘Steph Clark’ car park …
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A suspected fly tipper who was tracked down through personal details left in bags of dumped household waste has been prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council. A number of bags of household waste were left in an alleyway between All Saints Road and Gower Street in the St Peter’s area of the city in July. …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council, working with West Midlands Police and partners, is asking parents and guardians to think carefully before buying off road vehicles or e-scooters as Christmas presents. While many young people are enthusiastic about adventure and riding, allowing them to use these vehicles illegally can have serious and lasting consequences. Off road …
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Visitors to Wolverhampton city centre will benefit from additional Safe Haven provision this December, thanks to funding from the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership and Wolverhampton BID. The Late Night Safe Haven, delivered by Wolverhampton BID in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council, West Midlands Police, and the University of Wolverhampton, will be in operation in …
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