The next steps in a major infrastructure upgrade on the A454 Willenhall Road Corridor will be considered by Planning Committee next week. The Neachells Lane junction improvements form part of the wider City East Gateway project. This aims to improve traffic flow on the corridor linking Wolverhampton with Walsall, the Black Country Route, M6 and …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council is celebrating the achievements of young care leavers as it marks National Care Leavers Month, which is now underway. 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 are available …
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Hundreds of veterans, serving military personnel, reserves, cadets and other organisations will march through Wolverhampton this weekend when the city marks Remembrance Sunday. The parade steps off from Wulfruna Street at 10.30am on Sunday (9 November), and the public are encouraged to line the route. Led by the West Midlands Fire Service Band, the parade …
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A free, 3D light projection show is returning to Wolverhampton city centre and is just one of many events happening in the lead up to Christmas to keep everyone entertained. The show, which last took place in 2023, is on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November, from 6pm to 9pm, and sees the enchanting ‘Lights …
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Stoptober – the annual stop smoking challenge – may now be over, but smokers in Wolverhampton who want to quit smoking can still get help and support to stub it out. Live Well Wolverhampton provides free support for any adult smoker living in Wolverhampton including a 12 week, tailored behavioural support plan and a vape …
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Adult Education Wolverhampton showcased the achievements of some of its students at its annual Celebration of Learning recently. Teachers nominated over 90 adult learners from across the service for awards in 3 categories: Above and Beyond; Learning for Personal Progression; and Outstanding Improvement. A total of 14 students were shortlisted and the winners, announced at …
The City of Wolverhampton Council is launching its new Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Service, following a highly successful pilot programme. It will help residents access innovative technology that provides everyday support, enabling them to live the independent lives they want. The council has commissioned tech supplier Alcove to deliver the service over the next 2 …
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A rogue trader whose substandard and incomplete work left a disabled city homeowner £23,300 out of pocket has been given a suspended prison sentence following a prosecution by City of Wolverhampton Council. Neil Parker, of Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, left behind trip hazards, defective installations and a window and door that were neither watertight nor fully …
City of Wolverhampton Council is to make road safety improvements along part of Cannock Road. The Local Safety Scheme is on the section between Deyncourt Road and The Scotlands island following a consultation, with work starting on Monday 3 November and due to finish on Friday 21 November, weather permitting. Improvements in the Local Safety …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council is to carry out essential maintenance work at WV Active Central next month. It will see repairs to fixtures and fittings in the changing rooms, the replacement of seating and maintenance of heating and drainage equipment, and will be carried out from Monday 10 November to Wednesday 12 November. To …
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