Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, cabinet member for resident services at City of Wolverhampton Council, with the vehicle used for fly tipping A truck used to fly tip in the city has been seized and destroyed as City of Wolverhampton Council sends out a clear warning in its battle against the crime. The tough action has been taken in an attempt to deter offenders and prevent the vehicle from being used in future environmental crimes. In this case, security cameras captured a fly tipping incident on land off Millfields Road, Ettingshall, in May last year. The driver of a Ford Transit…
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The impact that Technology Enabled Care (TEC) is having on people in Wolverhampton with care and support needs is demonstrated by one resident who says it has enabled her to get her life back. The City of Wolverhampton Council launched its new TEC service earlier this autumn, following a highly successful pilot programme. It will help residents access innovative technology tailored to their eligible care needs, such as sensor devices and voice activated wireless technologies including fall detectors, smart speakers, video doorbells, and remote monitoring sensors – enabling people to live the independent lives they want. One of those benefiting…
City of Wolverhampton Council has paid tribute to its incredible foster parents and the vital role they play in caring for vulnerable children and young people, at the annual For the Love of Fostering Awards, recently. The celebration, held at Molineux Stadium on Wednesday 4 December, brought together over 150 guests, including foster parents, council leaders, and supporters, to recognise the outstanding commitment of Wolverhampton’s fostering community. Awards were presented for their number years of service, permanency – which celebrates foster parents who provide a stable, long-term home for children who cannot return to their birth families – and those…
A new project will help Wolverhampton residents thrive and not just survive by increasing their income, opportunity and life chances. Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Simkins revealed the new approach called BOOST at last night’s (Wednesday 3 December) Full Council meeting. A team will take support right into the heart of communities helping maximise the income of working people, families, older people and those already accessing support. The council’s Welfare Rights Service has already helped residents access £3.2 million in money they were entitled to but didn’t know they could have. But with data currently showing £21 million is…
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…
As Youth Work Week 2025 draws to a close, Sandwell Council is celebrating the dedication and impact of youth workers who support young people across the borough every day. This year’s theme – Building Brighter Futures: Safe places, trusted support, and opportunities to thrive – has shone a spotlight on the life-changing role youth work plays in helping young people feel safe, supported and empowered. Throughout the week, Sandwell Youth Service has been showcasing the breadth of its work with young people aged 11 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs or care experience. From youth…
A targeted operation was carried out early on 6 November to tackle the growing issue of untaxed and suspected abandoned vehicles causing disruption to traffic flow and local businesses in Smethwick. Local residents and businesses had raised concerns about ongoing problems with vehicles being left on public roads and in business areas. In response, Sandwell Council’s Environmental Protection Team and Neighbourhoods Services Team coordinated the action, ensuring support from West Midlands Police. Sandwell Council’s Environmental Protection Team led the coordinated effort alongside partners including Penham Excel and Serco. The operation focused on Heath Street, Cranford Street, Fawdry Street and Alma…
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,…