A planning application has been submitted by the council to develop a new and improved Bilston High Street Link for the community. The link sits between Pinfold Street and the High Street, connecting WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams Leisure Centre and the wider Urban Village development to Bilston town centre. The application comes following consultation with …
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City of Wolverhampton Council is continuing efforts to ensure roadworks carried out by utility companies are completed promptly and to a high standard. Water, gas and electricity providers are responsible for more than two thirds of all roadworks across Wolverhampton. The council works closely with these organisations to help plan their activity and improve how …
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A major new initiative aimed at reducing antisocial behaviour and bringing underused green spaces back to life is set to launch across the city next month – with local voluntary and community organisations being encouraged to get involved. The project, led by Wolves Foundation in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council and supported with …
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City of Wolverhampton Council has boosted the total funding available through its Vibrant High Streets business grants programme. The new grant to support city and town centre ‘High Street’ businesses in the daytime and night-time economy was launched last month. An initial £400,000 was available and this has now been increased to £650,000 – aimed …
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The city’s much loved mechanical sheep sculpture is back in action after a full restoration, delighting visitors once again from its home above the entrance to Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Affectionally nicknamed Baa-Bara, the quirky ‘Woolf in Sheep’s Clothing’ has taken pride of place above Lichfield Street since it was installed by artist Andy Plant in …
City of Wolverhampton Council has worked with an 11-year-old girl and her family to turn her heartfelt messages of positivity into lasting feature for the city. Neriyah-Faith Spencer created handwritten posters with uplifting messages such as ‘you are amazing’ and ‘you are stronger than you think’ in a bid to help cheer up people across …
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Bilston is entering the running to be crowned the first ever UK Town of Culture in 2028. Wolverhampton Council will submit an expression of interest ahead of the 31 March deadline, with the strongest candidates to be shortlisted and each receive a £60,000 grant to work up their full bids. Three finalists will be chosen …
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A free family bike ride and fun day is back for its third year in Wolverhampton. The Kidical Mass ride is on Saturday 13 June and cyclists of all ages are urged to sign up now for free. Riders follow a gentle route of 4.5 miles from East Park to Molineux stadium and back, on …
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Further focused care and attention is set to be given to city streets and communities thanks to the introduction of a second Love Your Community: Neighbourhood Team. City of Wolverhampton Council launched its Love Your Community: Neighbourhood Team initiative in January, a dedicated taskforce to improve the cleanliness, safety and appearance of local areas. The …
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Great food and great prices will be right on the doorstep for residents as a new community shop opens today in Heath Town at Hope Community Project. It is the latest in a network of shops across the city, which were first created back in 2021 to help with the pandemic and the cost of …