Councillor Qaiser Azeem, City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for City Transport, inside the Urban Traffic Control centre at the Civic Centre Wolverhampton Council is doubling down on its efforts to ensure roadworks carried out by utility companies on city roads are completed quickly and correctly. Utilities companies like water, gas and electricity are responsible for more than 2 thirds of roadworks in Wolverhampton. The council closely monitors them and when they fail to comply with strict rules around roadworks fines are issued, with the money reinvested into fixing roads, tackling potholes and more. To help coordinate all work on…

A new framework has been launched which will bring a unified, robust approach to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in Wolverhampton. The SEND and Inclusion Quality Assurance Framework has been approved by the city’s SEND and Inclusion Partnership Board and is now being implemented across all partner services. Spanning education, health, and social care, the framework will ensure services are safe, inclusive and high quality, and meet both national and local standards. It has been built on collaboration, shaped by feedback from families, Special Educational Needs Coordinators, school leaders, health teams,…

The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Public Health team has unveiled a new Sexual and Reproductive Health toolkit to give professionals the knowledge and resources they need to support residents’ wellbeing. Launched to mark Sexual Health Week 2025, which is now underway, it has been developed in response to feedback from local health, social care and community workers, and aims to make conversations about sexual health easier, more accurate and culturally sensitive. It includes practical advice including real life insight covering everything from choosing the right contraception to building healthy relationships. It also shines a light on the sexual health of…

“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,…