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Black Country Councils Launch Regional Fostering Hub
Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell have joined forces to establish a regional fostering hub following a successful Department for Education bid.
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Wolves at Work Drop-In: Jobs, Training & Apprenticeships
Wolverhampton's Wolves at Work hosts free drop-in event at i10 hub for young people seeking employment, training, apprenticeships and volunteering…
Wolverhampton urges students to get MenB vaccine before univ
Wolverhampton Council is urging young people to book their meningitis B vaccine before starting university this autumn. Two doses are needed at least 28…
Chapel Ash and Ring Road St Georges Resurfaced
Wolverhampton Council has completed resurfacing work on Chapel Ash island and Ring Road St Georges as part of a £10 million highways investment programme…
Wolverhampton Sports Awards 2026: Nominations Open
Wolverhampton Sports Advisory Council is calling for nominations for its annual sports awards. Nine categories recognise amateur athletes, coaches,…
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advertising@localgazette.co.ukSpeech therapy brought to Wolverhampton family hubs
Wolverhampton Council brings speech and language therapists to Best Start Family Hubs. Over 200 families engaged since November 2024, with parents…
32 New Council Homes Built at Heath Town Wolverhampton
Construction has begun on 32 new one and two-bedroom apartments at Heath Town, part of a £100+ home regeneration scheme across five sites in Wolverhampton.
Dovecotes Community Kitchen Opens in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton's new Dovecotes community kitchen offers budget cooking classes and training with community chefs Prince and Simon, backed by government…
Summer Sounds 2026: 500 Young Musicians Perform in Wolverham
Around 500 children performed at Wolverhampton Summer Sounds in July across 13 different ensembles, from rock groups to orchestras, in the Civic and…
Bilston Urban Garden improvements planning application
Wolverhampton City Council has submitted plans to improve the Bilston Urban Garden on Stafford Street, including resurfacing, landscaping and new street…
Smithgate Social: Free Art Event in Wolverhampton
Smithgate Social on 14 August celebrates Wolverhampton's creative talent with live art, music, food and family activities in Market Square.
Stow Heath Primary School to be Rebuilt
Stow Heath Primary School has been approved for redevelopment through the Department for Education's School Rebuilding Programme, with plans for a new…
HY5! Youth Forum Celebrates SEND Success in Wolverhampton
HY5! youth forum for ages 11-25 with additional needs celebrates year of achievements, including influencing Local Offer and training 60+ professionals…
Wolverhampton Youth Justice Plan 2026-2028 Approved
Wolverhampton City Council approves Youth Justice Plan targeting prevention and rehabilitation. The service achieved 97% intervention completion and 50%…
Wolverhampton: £16.4m Special School Plan Approved
Wolverhampton Council Cabinet backs £16.4m investment to build new purpose-built Broadmeadow Special School on Priory Green site, expanding capacity from…
Three Former Councillors Made Honorary Aldermen
John Reynolds, Milkinder Jaspal and Caroline Siarkiewicz have been awarded the title of Honorary Alderman by Wolverhampton City Council in recognition of…
Love Your Community Events in Wolverhampton July-August
Wolverhampton residents can attend free Love Your Community fun days from 11am–2pm across four neighbourhoods in July and August, plus an eco-themed…
Bentley Bridge PSPO: Police Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
Wolverhampton's three-year PSPO at Bentley Bridge, in force since March, is helping police and partners tackle anti-social behaviour and create a safer…
Wolverhampton SEND Local Offer launches events page
Wolverhampton City Council has launched a new page on its SEND Local Offer website listing family-friendly activities, inclusive events, workshops and…
Wolverhampton breast screening uptake below national average
Wolverhampton Council urges eligible women to attend breast screening appointments. Current uptake is below the national average, but early detection…