Councillors are set to give their backing to £16.4m proposals to relocate and expand Broadmeadow Special School. Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve funding for the project when they meet next week. The proposals are designed to help meet growing demand for specialist school places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The proposals would see the creation of a modern, purpose-built school on the site of the council’s former Priory Green offices in Pendeford, which are currently being decommissioned. The new school would feature safe, spacious classrooms…

A vehicle has been seized and four people have received fines following separate fly-tipping incidents across Walsall. Working in partnership with West Midlands Police, Walsall Council seized a vehicle on June 18 linked to two separate fly-tipping offences in the borough. The vehicle was identified during investigations into incidents on Park Road, Willenhall, on 25 April 2026 and Cairn Drive, Walsall, on 27 May 2026. A potential offender has been identified, with further enquiries ongoing. The seized vehicle will be held as part of ongoing investigations. Should it remain unclaimed, further action, including disposal, may be taken. The seizure…

Working alongside partners including West Midlands Police, the Home Office Immigration Team, NHS colleagues and Community Protection officers, licensing teams carried out checks on licensed vehicles, visited licensed premises and undertook targeted enforcement operations throughout the week. One of the largest operations in the week saw Licensing, Community Protection, Wolverhampton Police and Walsall Council’s MOT testing team inspect 12 licensed vehicles (3 Hackney Carriage and 9 Private Hire vehicles) during an evening enforcement exercise. Five vehicles were suspended after concerns were identified including expired MOT and vehicle parts which were unsafe due to damage. Licensing and Community Protection officers also…

Walsall Council is supporting the Men’s Wellbeing Alliance as it marks Men’s Health Week (15-21 June 2026), with a borough-wide call for men to access support early and for local communities to play an active role in improving men’s health and wellbeing. The Men’s Wellbeing Alliance, a growing grassroots collaboration between community groups and organisations across Walsall, is leading the way in building a more connected, accessible and preventative approach to men’s wellbeing. Working alongside the Alliance, the Council is helping to strengthen partnerships, amplify local support and ensure services are reaching men where they are, before issues reach crisis…

Walsall Council has been named Large Employer of the Year at the 2026 Juniper Training Apprenticeship Awards, recognising its support for apprentices and investment in skills development across the organisation. The award recognises employers that demonstrate a strong commitment to apprenticeships, providing opportunities for learning, career development and progression. It highlights the council’s work to create pathways into employment and support staff to develop new skills through apprenticeship programmes. “ We are incredibly proud to receive this award and to be recognised for our commitment to apprenticeships and workforce development. Apprenticeships play a vital role in creating opportunities for local…

In a world where second chances are often hard to come by, Jamil Ahmed is proving that real change is possible. Once known for living the dangerous life of a gangster, James has turned his back on crime and dedicated his life to helping some of the most vulnerable people in his community. Today, instead of fear and violence, his name is becoming associated with compassion, generosity, and hope across the Sparkhill area and surrounding communities. Every single week, Jamil and his team distribute tonnes of food to homeless people, struggling families, and individuals facing hardship. From hot meals to…

Bloxwich Launchpad, a new digital skills and business support hub in the heart of Bloxwich, Walsall, has been shortlisted in three categories of this year’s Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regional awards. Following its formal opening in October 2025, Bloxwich Launchpad has been shortlisted in the Community Benefit, Public Sector and Refurbishment/Revitalisation categories of the West Midlands RICS awards recognised for its positive community impact, creative reuse of an existing space and the partnership work between public and private sectors to deliver the new service. “ I’m incredibly proud that Bloxwich Launchpad has been shortlisted in the RICS…

About the Book What if the next great fantasy universe didn’t come from Norse legend or Celtic myth, but from the rich storytelling tradition of rural India? Gurd Chahal’s debut book ‘Cha’nir and the Light of Nam’ has hit #1 on Amazon, making history for UK South Asian literature. The eBook is available now, with the Paperback releasing on Monday 25th May ’26 and the Hardback on Tuesday 2nd June ’26. Inspired by Indian philosophies, mythology, and folklore, ‘Cha’nir and the Light of Nam’ is a sweeping tale of warrior gods, dark warlords and the eternal conflict between good and…

A planning application has been submitted by the council to develop a new and improved Bilston High Street Link for the community. The link sits between Pinfold Street and the High Street, connecting WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams Leisure Centre and the wider Urban Village development to Bilston town centre. The application comes following consultation with the local community and groups during the autumn on the designs for the re-imagined open space. The scheme forms part of the transformative Bilston Health & Regeneration Programme (HaRP), supported by funding secured from UK Government. Councillor Chris Burden, City of Wolverhampton…

England’s largest community led festival of history and culture is set to return to Wolverhampton for the first time in over a decade. Heritage Open Days will return to the city in September, giving residents and visitors the chance to explore historic places, discover hidden stories and take part in new experiences – all free of charge. The Friends of Wolverhampton Archives and City of Wolverhampton Council are teaming up to deliver a programme of events across the city as part of the festival which will take place between 11 to 20 September. Heritage Open Days rely on thousands of…