Work has started on-site in preparation for a brand-new £24million Haden Hill Leisure Centre. The new leisure centre will feature a wide range of facilities including a main swimming pool, a learner pool, two multi-purpose studios, a 100-station gym, a 27-station indoor cycling studio, a four-court sports hall and a dedicated community room. Contractor Speller Metcalfe has now moved onto the site to strip out and then demolish the old centre, with building work on the new one set to start in January 2026. The redevelopment of the centre, which is expected to open to the public in spring 2027,…
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A special exhibition will go on show next month to celebrate the centenary of Low Hill Estate. The exhibition at Low Hill Library will trace the life of the estate through photos, maps and personal recollections and mark around 100 years since the first homes were built on the estate. It is the result of a memories group set up at Low Hill Library as part of the wider Know Your Neighbourhood project, and thanks to the support of the Friends of Wolverhampton Archives. The Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Craig Collingswood will be attending the launch event taking place on…
The British Parking Awards have recognised Sandwell Council and APCOA for cracking down on Blue Badge misuse and fraud to help protect spaces for people who are disabled or have mobility issues. Since April 2023, Sandwell Council has brought 30 successful prosecutions for Blue Badge fraud. The authority has also issued a further 31 warning letters and cancelled one Blue Badge. The figures include 25 prosecutions and 18 warning letters since April 2024, showing how the crackdown has stepped up over the past year. The council and APCOA were shortlisted in a new ‘breakout award’ category that recognises frontline teams…
Image depicts Anne Brunozzi and Councillor Flint holding a box of naloxone. Over 100 professionals and community members attended a half-day event this September to share ideas on tackling the growing risk of drug-related . Anne Brunozzi, Service Manager at The Beacon and Councillor Gary Flint with a box of naloxone. Preventing Drug-Related Deaths in Walsall, held on Tuesday 16 September at Manor Farm Community Association, brought together local statutory, voluntary, and community organisations to explore practical ways to save lives and prepare for the potential arrival of highly potent drugs in the area. It was organised in partnership with…
Plans to regenerate one of the largest brownfield sites in the West Midlands and build a new, 600 home community have reached a key milestone. Sandwell Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have appointed top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat as their preferred developer to construct the Friar Park Urban Village scheme in Wednesbury. The appointment follows a selection process which has been progressed since January 2024 and ending with Sandwell Council Cabinet approval at the end of July. The scheme, a joint project between the council and WMCA, will see around 600 homes built on the huge site, approximately…
A new pathway, additional seating and revamped community noticeboards are currently being installed at a Wednesfield park to offer improvements for local residents. New exercise markers are also being put in place for walkers and runners at Ashmore Park in Griffiths Drive, following a consultation with local people. City of Wolverhampton Council and developers Haystoun Construction Limited have started the works this week. Improvements include the installation of a new hard surface path around the park’s lower football field. This will make it easier to walk around the whole of the site, particularly when the ground conditions are wet or…
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…
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 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,…