City of Wolverhampton Council has announced a new parking offer to support the city centre’s night time businesses. From today (Wednesday 15 October) free car parking will be on offer on Broad Street car park between 5pm and 5am during the busy autumn and festive period. Broad Street car park is the city centre’s most widely used night time economy car park – vital to both visitors and workers. From Monday, 5 January new flat rate of £2 from 5pm to 5am will be introduced – still a big reduction on current rates. The evening and night time economy across…

Maintaining good posture is a daily struggle for many of us. Whether you’re working on your feet or at a desk, it’s all too easy to slump into bad habits.  You probably know that sitting and standing poorly is bad for your back, but do you know about the trouble it could be causing for the rest of your body?  Below, we look at some of the most common side-effects of bad posture – some of which might even surprise you.  Pain  This may be the most obvious consequence of bad posture, but sometimes it can be difficult to connect…

The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Public Health team has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award, recognising its commitment to practitioner registration and developing a highly skilled workforce dedicated to improving health and reducing inequalities. The UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) Employer of the Year Award celebrates employers which, through practical support for practitioner registration, contribute directly to the implementation of policies and strategies that improve public health and wellbeing. Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: “We are incredibly proud that our Public Health team has been recognised at a national level. This shortlisting not…

Ingredients 50g butter, softened 2kg turkey crown on the bone 1 tsp Chinese five spice or a pinch of ground cloves For the glaze 4 tbsp honey 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp red wine vinegar Method Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Smear the butter all over the turkey crown and season all over with salt and half the five spice. Put in a roasting tin, skin-side up, and roast for 30 mins. While the crown is roasting, mix all the glaze ingredients in a bowl with the rest of the five spice. Remove the crown from the…

Nearly every business has to go to the bank for funding assistance at some point, so I thought it would be helpful to outline some of the key ways to help yourself in getting the bank manager to say “yes”. Banks are the major source of finance for small business in the UK. When applying for finance from your bank it helps if you follow procedures. Firstly, always have a business plan. The main areas to be covered in a business plan are the management team background with details of qualifications and experience, the type of business and previous trading…

The funding, across the next four years, will be used deliver more visible patrols and stronger enforcement action through new CCTV, extra staff and improved partnership working. This delivers on a commitment made by the Leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Mike Bird, to put the force back into enforcement. “ In my Leader’s Report, I made a promise that enforcement action will ramp up in this borough. “I am sick of fly-tipping and other aspects of anti-social behaviour in Walsall, and this investment proves we are not prepared to put up with it any longer. “It is my priority to…

The council has been making use of a specialist machine to help repair hundreds more potholes across the city. The Velocity Patcher provides a quick and effective way of protecting roads from water and frost – the main causes of surface defects. Each repair can be completed in a matter of minutes. It sees a blend of bitumen and chippings passed through a hose at high speed to fill potholes and seal them in. A further 559 potholes have been repaired on Wolverhampton’s roads using the Velocity Patcher during a trial period – and the council will keep future use…

This year, there will be festive markets and Christmas lights switch-on event in Walsall town centre, organised by Walsall Council, sponsored by AR Demolitions in partnership with Walsall MakerFest Fringe. Taking place at three locations across the town centre including, The Crossing at St Paul’s, The Bridge and The New Art Gallery Walsall, it promises to be an afternoon and evening full of festive fun and entertainment. The event will take place on Saturday 29 November 2025 with festivities starting at 11am and will include a Christmas Makers’ Market, live performances of music and dance, and creative festive workshops. Illuminate…

Walsall Council is celebrating the lasting benefits delivered through the construction of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and Waste Transfer Station (WTS) in Aldridge. The £32 million facility will change the way waste is managed in Walsall by reducing landfill and increasing recycling rates. Preparations for the site’s grand opening are underway, with the date expected to be announced soon. Across the duration of the project, more than £1 million worth of social value has been created through jobs, apprenticeships, carbon savings and community initiatives. The project helped 42 local people into work, with 581 weeks of local…

Anayah Hussain, who attended Rockwood Academy has been a shining star at Alum Rock Football Academy. Her hard work and talent have now caught the eye of Aston Villa U18’s. We couldn’t be prouder of Anayah. Starting out here in her local area, she has become (and will continue to be) a positive role model for other young girls who aspire to play football. From a young age, before she even turned 10, she began nurturing her football dreams by playing at home with her brothers. These early kickabouts sparked her passion for the sport and set her on the…