More than 7,500 potholes will be fixed this year in Wolverhampton as the council continues its commitment to improve the city’s roads. Resurfacing works are also taking place on some of the busiest roads to keep them in good condition for longer – which will mean fewer pothole repairs are needed in the future. By using data to identify where preventative work will have the biggest impact, the council has reduced the number of roads in need of urgent maintenance. The council is building on this with more improvements across the city, including resurfacing and surface dressing alongside timely pothole…

The City of Wolverhampton Council has condemned the actions of mindless vandals who caused tens of thousands of pounds of damage at two local schools during a violent rampage. Intruders caused major criminal damage when they broke into Green Park and Stowlawn Primary schools at around 8.30pm Thursday 3 July, 2025 before being disturbed by a caretaker and fleeing the scene. Damage at the schools included to external and internal doors, fire doors, toilets and interactive whiteboards that were smashed, while iPads and ICT equipment were destroyed, and fire extinguishers were discharged. A mobile swimming pool was also damaged and…

There is just a week to go before Wolverhampton’s new city centre Lockworks Cinema opens to the public. The newly refurbished four-screen venue, inside the historic Grade II-listed Chubb Building, will be showing its first films from Friday 11 July. Keep an eye on the Lockworks Cinema website to find out when the first tickets will go on sale. Experienced independent commercial operator, PDJ, has converted the 8,000sqft council-owned space from an out-dated two-screen venue to a state-of-the-art facility. They have recruited locally for the three permanent and 20 part-time jobs created. PDJ already run successful cinemas in Worthing (The…

“A Slice of Wolverhampton – Coffee, Cake & Community for Charity” gives people the chance to meet the Mayor Councillor Craig Collingswood, pictured with Mayoress Abby Collingswood Wolverhampton residents are invited to enjoy a fascinating morning in the Mayor’s Parlour at “A Slice of Wolverhampton – Coffee, Cake & Community for Charity”, taking place on Wednesday 30 July, 2025. Hosted by Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Craig Collingswood, the event promises a warm welcome, a slice of cake and a glass of fizz, and a rare opportunity to visit the historic Mayor’s Parlour which houses the civic regalia and see…

Walsall Council’s libraries across the borough are preparing to launch this year’s Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday 5 July 2025 to encourage children to maintain their reading habits during the school holidays. The challenge will run until Saturday 13th September 2025 under the exciting theme, ‘Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors’, which is designed to inspire children aged 4-11 to discover connections between storytelling and the natural world. “ This initiative is a great way to help children maintain a culture of reading over the school holidays, and I’m looking forward to seeing more children than…

A planning application has been submitted to build 12 new council apartments on a disused garage site in Graiseley. Construction partner Keon Homes has put forward the proposals on behalf of City of Wolverhampton Council for the affordable one bedroom homes off Russell Street. The 3 storey development, with ground floor wheelchair accessible apartments, would also border Zoar Street and Merridale Street – just a short distance from the city centre. Demolition of the derelict garages, that have been blighted by anti-social behaviour, has already been approved and is expected to take place later in this year. City of Wolverhampton…

Sandwell Council is currently running a Community Grant Scheme for projects which get people walking, wheeling, or cycling. It’s open to charities, community groups and schools. You can apply for up to £15,000 before the grant closes on 30 June 2025. Guidance and the online application form can be found here. Successful groups will be informed on the week commencing 7 July and project delivery, monitoring and reporting will need to be completed by 15 September 2025.

Birmingham City Council is backing the UK-wide campaign for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2025, taking place from 30 June to 6 July. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the impact of ASB, support victims, and promote stronger, safer neighbourhoods for all. The week, led by community safety organisation Resolve, is supported by the UK Government, Local Government Association, police and fire services, housing providers, and community partners across the country. As part of the city’s contribution to this year’s campaign, Birmingham City Council is launching a series of actions under the theme #MakingCommunitiesSafer, with a strong focus on:…

We’re delighted to announce that our colleague Bart Shirm has won the regional RTPI Young Planner of the Year Awards for Planning Excellence 2025! The Royal Town Planning Institute’s award recognises the brightest and most outstanding planners who can demonstrate significant career achievements. Bart clearly showed this through his work to secure funding for the Tipton Town Centre Regeneration project and unlocking housing delivery on brownfield sites. Bart spoke about his career at the council: “I’m honoured to have been named RTPI Young Planner of the Year for the West Midlands. Since moving from the private sector into my role…

Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, cabinet member for resident services at City of Wolverhampton Council, with contact details for the Shop a Tipper scheme City of Wolverhampton Council’s Shop a Tipper scheme has resulted in another successful prosecution for fly tipping – and another gift card for an eagle eyed resident. Following a report of dumped waste in Wednesfield and further information being provided by the witness, the council was able to bring the case to court. As a result, the resident received a £100 Enjoy Wolverhampton gift card for the details they reported through Shop a Tipper. Officers are now…