The first of 99 new energy efficient council bungalows homes have been completed as part of a scheme to replace 93 post war prefabs on the Lincoln Green Estate in Bushbury. Local residents were yesterday (Wednesday 8 October) given a guided tour of the finished homes constructed by Keon Homes on School Lane, with tenants …
Staff and pupils at Palmers Cross Primary School are celebrating the official opening of their newly expanded Speech, Language and Communication Resource Base. Previously housed in 2 temporary classrooms deemed no longer fit for purpose, the school’s original Resource Base supported 16 pupils. Now, thanks to partnership working between the Elston Hall Learning Trust and …
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Young people are thriving after taking part in an innovative multi agency initiative designed to help build their confidence, develop life skills, and make positive steps towards their futures. Run2It was a collaborative effort led by Wolverhampton Youth Justice Service (YJS), health professionals, and other local partners. Over 14 weeks, it offered young people a …
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A City of Wolverhampton Council worker has scooped the Biggest Impact Award at this year’s National Children & Young People Awards for his efforts in spearheading a football tournament for care leavers. Young Persons Advisor Sam Neath was the driving force behind the National Championship Cup football tournament, which took place at Molineux Stadium this …
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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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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 …
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 …
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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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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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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