“Babies cry, you can cope!” is the message to parents as Wolverhampton marks ICON Week 2025, starting on Monday (22 September, 2025). Now in its fifth year, ICON Week (22 to 26 September, 2025) focuses on mental health and staying calm. The campaign reminds parents that infant crying is normal, provides practical coping strategies, and raises awareness of the dangers of shaking a baby – an action that can lead to brain injuries, disability, or even death. The ICON programme is built around a simple, evidence based message: I – Infant crying is normal and will stop C – Comfort…

On Tuesday 23 September 2025, from 11.45am to 12.30pm, Walsall College will host a pre-launch event. At the event, the upcoming launch of a series of podcasts will be discussed over the coming weeks. Attendees will get a sneak peek into the stories, voices, and ideas that will be shared from across the borough. “ This new podcast is a wonderful way of showcasing the pride, passion and ambition of our community. We Are Walsall 2040 is not just a vision but a movement that belongs to everyone. Through this podcast, we will continue to listen, learn and celebrate the…

Wolverhampton Business Week 2025 (22-26 September) will provide opportunities to learn how emerging technologies can support and grow the city’s businesses. University of Wolverhampton’s Professor Zeeshan Pervez is hosting a session on the use of AI to boost cyber resilience, at Wolverhampton Science Park (WV10 9RU), on Monday, between 11am and 12pm. Later that day ForUsAll Art & Media have teamed up with ArtEng and the University of Wolverhampton for an event at The Elite Centre for Manufacturing Centre, Springfield Campus (WV10 0JR), where businesses can discover how 3D printing is transforming both manufacturing and the creative arts. Taking place…

Wolverhampton came alive on Saturday as thousands gathered at West Park to take part in the annual UK Recovery Walk, a powerful show of solidarity and celebration of recovery from addiction. Hosted for the first time in the Black Country, the event drew participants from across the UK. The walk, endorsed by national charity Faces and Voices of Recovery UK (FAVOR UK), featured a vibrant 2 mile parade through Wolverhampton centre taking in some of the city’s iconic landmarks. Followed by a festival style Recovery Village filled with live music, community stalls, and family friendly activities. Annemarie Ward, CEO of…

Councillors have backed a strategy designed to further enhance community safety and improve quality of life across Wolverhampton, and described as a “commitment to real lasting change”. The Safer Wolverhampton Partnership Strategy, endorsed by the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Full Council last night (Wednesday 17 September, 2025) sets out a clear and ambitious vision to create safer, healthier communities where people feel empowered and protected. It features strategic priorities across 5 themes agreed by key stakeholders from across the city. They are: Public Place Violence: Using intelligence to identify hot spot areas, deliver targeted interventions and reduce repeat offending Anti-Social…

Speakers from some of Wolverhampton’s most forward thinking organisations will be on the panel at a special Molineux Meets event on Monday as part of the city’s annual Business Week (22 to 26 September). Taking place between 10am and 12pm, at Molineux Stadium, it is your chance to hear how innovation, sustainability and strategic growth are helping to shape a stronger city and region. It will also provide the opportunity to connect with like minded professionals, explore new business opportunities, and enjoy networking in an iconic setting. Barr & Grosvenor Ltd Managing Director, Dominic Grosvenor, and Safran Electronics…

Wolverhampton is set to host a dynamic programme of events focused on skills and economic growth as part of Wolverhampton Business Week, running from 22 to 26 September. The flagship Annual Business Breakfast takes place on Friday 26 September at Molineux Stadium, bringing together city leaders, employers, and educators, to explore how skills investment is powering Wolverhampton’s future. The event will be hosted by broadcaster Amber Sandhu, with keynote speaker The Rt Hon. the Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister for Skills at Department of Education, and Minister for Women and Equalities at Department of Education, sharing national insights. Richard Parker,…

This will take place at Caldmore Community Garden, 12 Carless Street, WS1 3RH, on 25 September from 1pm to 4pm. No booking is required. Delivered as part of the Walsall Energy Action Project (WEAP), the event will feature expert advisors on hand to provide tips on saving energy at home, reducing costs, and making greener choices. There will also be opportunities to learn more about climate action and free refreshments, including samosas. The Walsall Energy Action Project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and supported by Walsall Council and local partners, is working to help residents cut their energy…

Road safety is to be improved for hundreds more children and their families in streets around Bilston Nursery School. Following consultation with the local community the latest City of Wolverhampton Council Safer Routes to School project will include a safe school zone on Wolverhampton Street along with improved signs, pedestrian refuges on the High Street in Bilston and 20mph limits on surrounding roads. It will make it safer for families to leave the car behind and walk or cycle to and from the nursery school. This will help ease congestion and parking issues at the gates, encouraging active healthier lifestyles…

The initiative aims to support creative and impactful projects that increase awareness of dementia, its symptoms, causes and associated risks. Projects should provide access to resources and support for individuals and families affected by dementia, challenge stigma and misinformation about dementia and promote inclusive and accessible events for all Walsall residents. Funding is available for up to 80% of the total project cost, up to a maximum of £1,000. “ Community groups play an important role to support residents to live healthy and well. This funding opportunity is about helping local organisations raise awareness of dementia and provide accessible support.…