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.…

Residents are being invited to help shape the future of dementia care as part of the development of the Wolverhampton Integrated Dementia Strategy 2025–2029. The ambitious strategy aims to improve the lives of people living with dementia, their families, and carers by creating more joined up, compassionate, and effective services. It brings together organisations including the City of Wolverhampton Council, the Black Country Integrated Care Board, OneWolverhampton, the Black Country Healthcare NHS Trust and the Wolverhampton Dementia Action Alliance. Councillor Paula Brookfield, Cabinet Member for Adult Services, said: “Dementia affects nearly a million people in the UK, including approximately 3,600…

Sandwell is set to have new boundaries for its council wards. The Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It has reviewed Sandwell to make sure councillors will represent about the same number of electors, and that warding arrangements will help the council work effectively. The Commission has published final recommendations for changes in Sandwell. It says residents should be represented by 72 councillors. This is the same as the existing arrangements. There will be 24 three-councillor wards, all wards will see changes to their boundaries. Publishing the recommendations Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the…

Home Latest news Plas Gwynant team take on epic 240km challenge in aid of Sandwell Young Carers Dan Jackson, who along with colleagues is taken on a paddleboarding challenge to raise money for Sandwell Young Carers A team of Sandwell Council staff are taking on a 240km cycling and paddleboarding challenge in aid of incredible children and young people who care for a loved one. Dan Jackson and the Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre team will set out on their adventure next week (Monday 1 September) from the hills of Snowdonia on a journey to the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in…