Two major city routes have been given fresh new road surfaces and other improvements during co-ordinated night time work – boosting daily journeys for thousands of people. Chapel Ash island and Ring Road St Georges – between Bilston Road/Birmingham Road and Snow Hill – have been fully resurfaced and relined under City of Wolverhampton Council’s £10 million highways investment programme for 2026/27. Alongside the resurfacing works council teams have carried out kerb repairs, drainage clearance, sign cleaning, guard rail repairs, weeding, tree maintenance and more – reducing the need for additional works and separate temporary road closures. Permanent…

Authorities are stepping up enforcement against tax evasion and illegal trading, as businesses are warned to ensure their affairs are properly registered and their legal obligations are met. WOLVERHAMPTON — 16 August 2026  People running businesses without meeting their legal and tax obligations are facing increased scrutiny as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) steps up enforcement against illegal activity on Britain’s high streets. The crackdown is part of a wider national effort involving HMRC, Trading Standards, police and other government agencies to tackle suspected tax fraud, organised crime, illicit goods and businesses that use legitimate-looking premises to conceal illegal activity.…

several phases, we’ve enjoyed working on each stage to help transform and re-energise this part of the city. It’s rewarding to see these new facilities now ready to support students, staff and the wider community for years to come.” The £61 million City Learning Quarter proposals were initially supported by investment from the council with a further £49 million coming through UK Government funding, plus additional government grants and contributions from the college and council. Its central location and close proximity to the new £150 million transport interchange make it easily accessible. Phase one of the City…

As part of the OneWolverhampton partnership’s commitment to providing more care and support closer to home, the Speech and Language Therapy service has been working in Wolverhampton’s Best Start Family Hubs to provide early support for children with speech, language and communication needs. City of Wolverhampton Council is one of their partners working with OneWolverhampton, a collaboration of health, social care, voluntary, and community organisations working together for better health and care across the city. By adopting a population health approach, OneWolverhampton and partners aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Wolverhampton, focusing on both…

Celebrate like a champion at the city-centre official fan zone of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, taking over Centenary Square from 13-16 August. Birmingham is getting ready to Go for Gold as new plans are revealed for Champions Square, the official city-centre fan zone for the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships. Taking over Centenary Square from 13-16 August, Champions Square will bring the excitement of the Championships into the heart of Birmingham. Visitors will be able to watch the exciting sporting action live on a giant screen alongside four days of FREE family-friendly performances, workshops and more…

A new project is designed to improve awareness of alcohol related harm, reduce stigma, and increase access to information and support among the Punjabi community. Think Before You Drink – Punjabi Voices has been commissioned by the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Public Health team and was launched at an event last week attended by councillors and local MP Warinder Juss which explored how alcohol related harms affects the Punjabi community, the barriers people face in accessing support, and how organisations can work together to reduce stigma and encourage healthier conversations. Think Before You Drink – Punjabi Voices project will…

Two more Cradley Heath convenience stores have been ordered to close following continued action by Sandwell Council to tackle shops selling illegal goods. The latest closures bring the total number of shops ordered to close in Cradley Heath to six since the start of July – following an eight-month-long intelligence-led investigation. Closure orders have been granted to close International Vape and All Day for the maximum period of three months. Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards team successfully secured the closure orders after officers discovered illicit tobacco products being sold from both premises. The order to close All…

Children are being given the chance to fall in love with reading as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, which is now underway across Wolverhampton’s libraries. Created by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with public libraries, the Summer Reading Challenge is a free, fun packed way to keep kids reading and learning all summer long. This year’s theme, Read to the Beat, is powered by Universal Music Group UK and celebrates the joy of music and the power it has to move, inspire, and connect people through the magic of reading. It is brought to life…

Wolves at Work is hosting a youth opportunities event at its city centre i10 hub, off Railway Drive (WV1 1LH), on Wednesday 5 August between 10.30am and 2.30pm. The free drop in event is designed to support young people across Wolverhampton who are looking to take their next steps towards employment, training, volunteering, apprenticeships, further education and long term careers. It is open to school leavers, college students, graduates, young jobseekers, young people seeking work experience opportunities, people interested in volunteering and anyone aged 16+ looking to start or progress their career journey. Employers and training providers such as Fusion…

Sandwell Council has won a national road safety award for its work to make the A4030 in Smethwick and Bearwood safer for everyone. The council received the Exemplary Urban Scheme Award from the Road Safety Foundation at a ceremony in the House of Lords. Judges praised Sandwell for turning road safety data into real improvements that make a difference to local people. The award recognises a major programme of improvements along the busy route, which includes new and upgraded pedestrian crossings, safer facilities for cyclists, wider pavements, and lower speed limits and measures to reduce road dangers. It…