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Multi million pound redevelopment of Bilston Market reaches major milestone this week

Work will this week begin to erect the steel framework on the new multi million pound Bilston Market. It comes on the back of contractors Speller Metcalfe completing the necessary groundworks and is a major milestone in the scheme. On track to be completed in June 2026, the new market will boast better access, a …

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How would you spend the council’s budget?

People in Wolverhampton can have their say on how the City of Wolverhampton Council should spend its budget for the year ahead. The council’s annual budget consultation is now open to people who live, work, and study in Wolverhampton, as well as visitors to the city. The survey aims to help the council better understand …

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Youth to put politicians in the hot seat

Councillors and MPs will face a grilling from young people as part in a Question Time style evening taking place on Friday (28 November, 2025) to mark the culmination of Parliament Week, which is now underway. A panel including Leader of the City of Wolverhampton Council Councillor Stephen Simkins, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People …

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Residents invited to sign up as blood donors at pop up shop

NHS Blood and Transplant is urging residents to sign up to give blood as a new mobile blood collection team begins collecting in Wolverhampton this month. Appointments can now be booked online with more than 430 slots available across the Black Country and Shropshire each week – saving over 1,200 lives. To mark the launch …

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Libraries to host Winter Warmth and Wellbeing sessions

Wolverhampton’s Libraries will be hosting a series of ‘Winter Warmth and Wellness’ sessions throughout December and January to bring together communities during the colder months. Hot drinks and mindfulness activities will be available during the free events, including board games, crafts and puzzles. They will take place at on the following dates: Central Library, Thursday …

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Council reshapes Adult Social Care services to improve support

The City of Wolverhampton Council is reshaping its Adult Social Care services to ensure residents receive the right support, at the right time, from the right professionals. The transformation focuses on 3 key areas – Early Support, Ageing Well and Safeguarding, and Disabilities and Mental Health. One of the most significant changes is the introduction …

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Council’s skills teams awarded Matrix standard for high quality service to residents

The Council’s skills teams have been awarded the Matrix standard for high quality work in providing information, advice and guidance on skills, training and employment opportunities for Wolverhampton residents. The Matrix award is the Department for Education’s national quality benchmark for the provision of Information, Advice and Guidance by a service. The work of the …

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Visit Wolverhampton this Christmas for exciting family friendly activities

Wolverhampton is gearing up for the festive season and what better way to officially mark the start of Christmas with a series of Christmas light switch ons, with the city centre switch on in Queen Square on Saturday 22 November, 2025. The fun starts at 3pm with a funfair, a giant snow globe, face painting, …

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Council choir and Mayor to spread festive cheer at charity run

The Mayor of Wolverhampton and the City of Wolverhampton Council Choir will be spreading Christmas cheer when they help launch the Beacon Centre for the Blind’s annual 5k Santa Run next month. The festive fundraiser takes place at the council’s West Park on Sunday 7 December, 2025, with people of all ages including families, friends, …

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Wolverhampton Youth MP represents city at Parliament debate

Wolverhampton’s Youth Member of Parliament, Sienna Ahir, proudly represented the city for the second consecutive year at the UK Youth Parliament debate held in the House of Commons recently. Supported by the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Co-production team, Sienna joined Youth MPs from across the country to debate some of the most pressing issues facing …

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