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Volunteers invited to join Independent Education Appeal Panel
Wolverhampton City Council is recruiting volunteers for its Independent Education Appeal Panel. Training provided, expenses covered, no experience needed.
Houses ready to move into at Wavensmere’s £150m Wolverhampton Canalside South
Wavensmere's £150m regeneration scheme at Wolverhampton Canalside South welcomes first residents. 378 family houses planned by 2030 on former industrial…
Matalan Confidence Caravan coming to Bilston this Sunday
Families can visit Matalan at Springvale Retail Park in Bilston on Sunday 23 August to add an encouraging message to a child's school uniform.
Service showcases award winning inclusion work during visit
Action4Independence on Albert Road has won an award from Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis Club for promoting sport access to people with disabilities.
Staff recognised following positive social care inspections
Wolverhampton's Children's Social Care rated Outstanding by Ofsted, while adult services rated Good by CQC. Staff recognised at council event following…
Department for Education visits Best Start Family Hub – Graiseley to see family reforms in action
Department for Education visits Wolverhampton's Best Start Family Hub in Graiseley to see the city's Families First for Children Pathfinder reforms in…
Planning permission granted for new Broadmeadow school
Wolverhampton Council has granted planning permission for a new purpose-built Broadmeadow Special School in Pendeford, increasing capacity from 75 to 120…
Letters mark next step in rollout of weekly food waste collections
Wolverhampton residents will receive letters this week about free weekly food waste collections starting 26 October. Caddies and liners will follow.
Nighttime resurfacing to start on Stafford Road/Three Tuns Lane island
Wolverhampton City Council will resurface Stafford Road/Three Tuns Lane island from 19–21 August with nighttime closures between 7pm and 5am. Signed…
Your photos: Dogs balancing on hay bales while West Midlands swelters
BBC Weather Watchers photos show how summer heat and dry conditions have affected parks, gardens and wildlife across Wolverhampton and the wider West…
Today in Wolverhampton — 15 August
Today in Wolverhampton: City trader given suspended sentence following underage cigarette sale, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
City’s weapon bins supporting national surrender campaign
Wolverhampton has installed secure weapon surrender bins where residents can anonymously dispose of knives and dangerous objects. A new bin is coming to…
Bilston Urban Garden improvements planning approved
Bilston Urban Garden on Stafford Street gets planning approval for paving, planting and seating upgrades as part of the Health and Regeneration Programme.
First new market stalls installed on Wednesfield High Street thanks to Pride in Place funding
First four new market stalls installed on Wednesfield High Street with built-in lighting and power. Further stalls coming in weeks.
Good luck to students collecting exam results
Wolverhampton students will receive A-level and T-level results on 13 August, followed by GCSEs on 20 August. Support services available.
Fostering families bounce into summer fun at park event
Over 100 foster families attended Bounce in the Park at Bantock Park on 31 August, with exclusive access to inflatables before the public event.
Wolverhampton Neighbourhood Team: 6 months cleaning results
Wolverhampton's Love Your Community team has visited 98 streets in 6 months, delivering 85,000 metres of cleaning and making 100+ referrals to council…
Today in Wolverhampton — 9 August
Today in Wolverhampton: Dumped pile of smelly waste lands city resident a £2,000 court bill, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Wolverhampton Bus Franchise Tender Set for 2028
Wolverhampton's bus network will move to public control under a franchise system. Operator tenders for Wolverhampton are expected in 2028, with services…
Man Charged with Murder After Body Found in Smethwick
Cecil Dillon, 60, charged with murder after a man in his 40s found dead on South Road, Smethwick. Police appeal for CCTV and dashcam footage.