The first new homes as part of City of Wolverhampton Council’s transformation of New Park Village estate are emerging from the ground. Chosen construction partner, Keon Homes, is currently constructing 7 new wheelchair accessible council bungalows on Longford Road, which are expected to be completed in spring 2026. It is part of a major redevelopment of council housing in the area that will also see 205 out dated 1960s maisonettes, within 8 linked deck access blocks, flattened and replaced with 188 new energy efficient homes over 2 phases. Phase one demolition has been completed by DSM Demolition and the site…

10 young Wulfrunians were recognised for their outstanding community service at this year’s Wolverhampton Young Citizens of the Year Rotary Awards Ceremony on Friday night. They were Ethan Shaw, Richie Tanner, Jessica Yang, Kieran Smith-Mills, Sarah Featherstone, Harleen Nahal, Eva Abley, Aisha Mustapha, Frazer Humphreys and Haya Mehager. The event, held at the University of Wolverhampton’s Chancellor’s Hall, was attended by Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Craig Collingswood, accompanied by his daughter Mayoress Abby Collingswood, along with over 150 people including the finalists, their guests, and representatives of the Rotary clubs, headline sponsors Safran – previously Collins Aerospace – and other…

Sandwell Council is reminding parents and carers that applications for reception and junior school places for the academic year starting in September 2026 are now open. If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, or is currently in Year 2 at an infant school and due to move to a junior school, you can now apply for their school place online. The deadline for applications is 15 January 2026. Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, Councillor Harnoor Bhullar, said: “We’re proud that a high percentage of schools in Sandwell are currently rated Good or Outstanding…

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,…

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…