Residents, businesses, schools, faith groups, charities and other organisations across Wolverhampton have once again united to say ‘no’ to interpersonal violence, as the city marked the conclusion of the 10th Orange Wolverhampton campaign. Launched in 2015, the annual campaign has grown into a powerful movement raising awareness of the drive to end all forms of domestic abuse, including physical abuse, coercive control, financial abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so called ‘honour based’ abuse, and stalking and harassment. This year’s campaign, which ran from 25 November, the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against…

Sandwell Council has confirmed that the cost for garden waste collections will remain frozen at £40 for 2026, the same price as this year, giving residents good value for money for the 20 collections. Garden waste collections will take their usual winter break, and the last collection of 2025 will be Friday 12 December, returning in spring 2026. Residents can check the online bin day finder for their last garden waste collection day and present their bins for collection accordingly. Subscriptions for 2026 garden waste service will open on Monday 19 January 2026. Collection day changes for 2026: From 2026,…

City of Wolverhampton Council has started demolition works on a derelict site in East Park to pave the way for new homes. The former Stowheath Day Training Centre, in Stowheath Lane, is being pulled down by DSM Demolition ahead of the brownfield land undergoing mineshaft treatment works to make it ready for development. Funding for the remediation works has been secured from UK Government through the Brownfield Land Release Fund and Land and Property Investment Fund. It will enable the sale of the land to a proposed development partner for the delivery of 39 new energy efficient homes by modern…

Three more stars and two clubs are set to join the city’s Sporting Hall of Fame this weekend. Woodfield Sports & Social Club and Penn Bowling Club, both of which are being recognised for celebrating their centenary, and Wolves legend Steve Bull will be inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame, while Greg Silvester and the late Gary Haynes will join the Olympian Way. The Wolverhampton Sports Advisory Council launched the Sporting Hall of Fame in 1999 to recognise and celebrate the achievements of sportsmen, sportswomen and sporting clubs who have represented the city. Chairman of Wolverhampton Sports Advisory Council,…

More than 200 young people have worked together on a community art project, which has been unveiled by youth workers in Sandwell. A professional artist delivered workshops aboard Sandwell’s double-decker Youth Bus during October half-term, taking canvases to parks and housing estates in each of the six towns. The final designs, which have gone on display at the Coneygre Art Centre, in Tipton, aim to celebrate young people’s sense of pride in their communities. Freelance artist Ginger Dan (real name Danni Evans) led the drop-in sessions alongside trained youth workers and said: “The project is about what their communities mean…

Women from across Walsall got together recently, marking the third in a series of events as part of an ongoing programme of work focused on understanding what matters most to women in Walsall. The event, led by Walsall Together, Brownhills Community Association and One Walsall, welcomed special guests including the Mayor of Walsall Councillor Louise Harrison and local MP Wendy Morton, showing strong support for improvements in women’s health across the borough. “ It was truly inspiring to see so many women come together to share their experiences and shape the future of health services in Walsall. Listening to…

Children and young people can now visit registered safe spaces in Walsall if they are worried, upset or need help whilst out and about. Walsall Council and West Midlands Police have launched a new, safe spaces initiative following calls from young people to make the town feel and be a safer place. 14 venues taking part in the scheme have received specialist training, ensuring staff are prepared to offer practical help and immediate support to young people whenever it’s needed. “ We’re proud to deliver on a commitment to our young people by launching this scheme. This is something young…

The Sound Doctor’s stop smoking online course is divided into three modules. Each one contains several films and audio clips to help support residents in their journey to quit smoking, complementing the evidence-based programmes delivered by Be Well Walsall and Quit with Bella. The online course resources include easy to follow videos featuring expert advice on topics such as the benefits of stopping smoking, motivational support for anyone thinking about quitting, what to do to prepare to quit, nicotine replacement products to help you quit, and what to do if you re-lapse or go back to smoking. It is completely…

Walsall Council’s Community Protection Enforcement Officers (CPEOs) will continue their work across the borough after a successful summer of proactive patrols tackling antisocial behaviour, environmental crime, and community safety concerns. For the past three months the team has carried out daily, high-visibility patrols in Walsall and Willenhall town centres as part of the Safer Streets initiative.   More than 500 residents and 50 businesses were engaged with by officers during patrols, addressing issues such as street drinking, waste issues, and local complaints. A key part of the council’s response to anti-social behaviour in the Town Centre is a Public Space Protection…

The City of Wolverhampton Council is launching its new Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Service, following a highly successful pilot programme. It will help residents access innovative technology that provides everyday support, enabling them to live the independent lives they want. The council has commissioned tech supplier Alcove to deliver the service over the next 2 years, while a long term partnership offer for the city is developed. The new service will provide people with a wide range of TEC products tailored to their eligible care needs, such as sensor devices and voice activated wireless technologies including fall detectors, smart speakers…