Visitors to Wolverhampton city centre can now enjoy parking at any time of the day or night at the council’s Civic Centre car park. The 332 space car park is trialling 24/7 opening hours following its recent hi-tech upgrade, which is making parking easier and more convenient. Just steps away from University of Wolverhampton at The Halls and other major venues, it serves thousands of people every year including concert goers, Wolves fans and those enjoying the city’s vibrant nightlife. The technology upgrade introduced a ticketless automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system, offering quicker entry and exit, flexible payment options…

A new project will help Wolverhampton residents thrive and not just survive by increasing their income, opportunity and life chances. Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Simkins revealed the new approach called BOOST at last night’s (Wednesday 3 December) Full Council meeting. A team will take support right into the heart of communities helping maximise the income of working people, families, older people and those already accessing support. The council’s Welfare Rights Service has already helped residents access £3.2 million in money they were entitled to but didn’t know they could have. But with data currently showing £21 million is…

Over 1,200 liver scans have now been completed at a pioneering series of pop up clinics across Wolverhampton designed to bring non invasive health screening directly into the community. The free Fibro-scan clinics, which have taken place in community locations, businesses and within faith settings including gurdwaras, Hindu mandirs, mosques and a Buddhist centre, are helping to break down barriers to accessing treatment services and enabling residents to take control of their liver health. Fibro-scans are a quick, painless test similar to an ultrasound which check for scarring and fat build up in the liver. These are early indicators of…

Wolverhampton Youth Voice held its first ever UK Parliament Week Question Time event recently, giving young people the chance to directly challenge local decision makers on the issues that matter most to them. The panel featured the Leader of the City of Wolverhampton Council Councillor Stephen Simpkins, Leader of the Opposition Councillor Simon Bennett, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Wolverhampton North East MP Sureena Brackenridge, Wolverhampton West MP Warinder Juss, and Alison Hinds, the council’s Executive Director of Families. Pat McFadden MP sent apologies but contributed a video message responding to questions from young…

Residents, businesses, schools, faith groups, charities and other organisations across Wolverhampton have once again united to say ‘no’ to interpersonal violence, as the city marked the conclusion of the 10th Orange Wolverhampton campaign. Launched in 2015, the annual campaign has grown into a powerful movement raising awareness of the drive to end all forms of domestic abuse, including physical abuse, coercive control, financial abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so called ‘honour based’ abuse, and stalking and harassment. This year’s campaign, which ran from 25 November, the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against…

is advancing its internationalisation strategy by entering the fast-growing Saudi Arabian market in partnership with SAMACO Motors, which has represented other Volkswagen Group brands in the country for more than 15 years. The portfolio includes the Octavia hatchback and the Kushaq, Karoq and Kodiaq SUVs. The Superb hatchback and estate will follow soon. Looking ahead to 2026, Škoda will also introduce the Slavia compact saloon to meet strong demand in the segment in the Saudi Arabian market. The first two state-of-the-art retail sites will open by the end of the year in Jeddah and Al Khobar, with a flagship outlet…

Sandwell Council has confirmed that the cost for garden waste collections will remain frozen at £40 for 2026, the same price as this year, giving residents good value for money for the 20 collections. Garden waste collections will take their usual winter break, and the last collection of 2025 will be Friday 12 December, returning in spring 2026. Residents can check the online bin day finder for their last garden waste collection day and present their bins for collection accordingly. Subscriptions for 2026 garden waste service will open on Monday 19 January 2026. Collection day changes for 2026: From 2026,…

City of Wolverhampton Council has started demolition works on a derelict site in East Park to pave the way for new homes. The former Stowheath Day Training Centre, in Stowheath Lane, is being pulled down by DSM Demolition ahead of the brownfield land undergoing mineshaft treatment works to make it ready for development. Funding for the remediation works has been secured from UK Government through the Brownfield Land Release Fund and Land and Property Investment Fund. It will enable the sale of the land to a proposed development partner for the delivery of 39 new energy efficient homes by modern…

As Youth Work Week 2025 draws to a close, Sandwell Council is celebrating the dedication and impact of youth workers who support young people across the borough every day. This year’s theme – Building Brighter Futures: Safe places, trusted support, and opportunities to thrive – has shone a spotlight on the life-changing role youth work plays in helping young people feel safe, supported and empowered. Throughout the week, Sandwell Youth Service has been showcasing the breadth of its work with young people aged 11 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs or care experience. From youth…

A targeted operation was carried out early on 6 November to tackle the growing issue of untaxed and suspected abandoned vehicles causing disruption to traffic flow and local businesses in Smethwick. Local residents and businesses had raised concerns about ongoing problems with vehicles being left on public roads and in business areas. In response, Sandwell Council’s Environmental Protection Team and Neighbourhoods Services Team coordinated the action, ensuring support from West Midlands Police. Sandwell Council’s Environmental Protection Team led the coordinated effort alongside partners including Penham Excel and Serco. The operation focused on Heath Street, Cranford Street, Fawdry Street and Alma…