The City of Wolverhampton Council will be marking Mental Health Awareness Week, beginning on Monday (11 May, 2026) and is encouraging people to talk openly about mental health, challenge stigma, and take positive steps to look after their wellbeing. Led by the Mental Health Foundation, the theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Action’, recognising that, while awareness is important, real change happens when people take simple, practical steps – for themselves, for others, and for their communities. John Denley, Wolverhampton’s Director of Public Health, said: “Around 1 in 5 adults in the UK experience mental health problems like anxiety or…

Adult Education Wolverhampton is inviting prospective students, families, carers and professionals to its SEND Open Event taking place on Wednesday 13th May, 2026. Running from 10am to 3pm, it provides an opportunity to explore the wide range of support, courses and pathways available to people with learning disabilities or autism through Adult Education Wolverhampton. Deputy Head of Service Anna Place said: “At Adult Education Wolverhampton, we are committed to providing inclusive, supportive learning environments where every learner can build confidence, develop skills and achieve their potential. “Whether you are considering learning for yourself, supporting someone else, or working with students…

The Beacon Centre for the Blind has teamed up with Wolverhampton City Archives for an exhibition exploring the history of sight loss in Wolverhampton over the last 150 years. It features personal stories of inspiring individuals and captures moments where Wolverhampton literally paved the way in terms of accessibility – becoming the first city in the UK to install tactile paving near its roads and railways. The exhibition also features artefacts provided by the Beacon Centre such as Braille machines, magnifiers and adapted equipment demonstrating the progression of accessibility throughout the 20th century, including adapted board games and a Rubik’s…

A planning application has been submitted by the council to develop a new and improved Bilston High Street Link for the community. The link sits between Pinfold Street and the High Street, connecting WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams Leisure Centre and the wider Urban Village development to Bilston town centre. The application comes following consultation with the local community and groups during the autumn on the designs for the re-imagined open space. The scheme forms part of the transformative Bilston Health & Regeneration Programme (HaRP), supported by funding secured from UK Government. Councillor Chris Burden, City of Wolverhampton…

City of Wolverhampton Council has boosted the total funding available through its Vibrant High Streets business grants programme. The new grant to support city and town centre ‘High Street’ businesses in the daytime and night-time economy was launched last month. An initial £400,000 was available and this has now been increased to £650,000 – aimed at supporting small and independent retailers and businesses in the city centre, Bilston, Wednesfield and other high street areas. The grants are designed to help them improve the visual appearance, safety and customer service experience at their premises to boost local spend and…

People in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to have their say in a national Government consultation on proposed reforms to the Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) system. The consultation sets out plans to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND from birth to age 25, with a focus on earlier help, fairer access to support, and shared accountability between local partners. The Government is seeking views from anyone with an interest in the SEND system, including children and young people, parents and carers, teachers, school leaders, multi‑academy trusts, and professionals working across education, health and social care. The…

Wolverhampton city centre Wolverhampton is a step closer to getting an exciting new destination for food, drink and socialising, after the council confirmed it was set to start the search for an operator to deliver a major new ‘box space’ venue in the heart of the city. The move brings forward a long held ambition to create a bold, modern space where residents, students and visitors can eat, drink, meet friends and enjoy a buzzing atmosphere – adding something completely new to what the city already offers. City of Wolverhampton Council has set aside up to £5.5 million from…

A range of support will be available to help residents with additional needs take part in the Walsall Local Elections on Thursday 7 May 2026, with additional accessibility measures introduced this year alongside existing provision. New for 2026 New accessibility measures are being introduced for the 2026 Local Elections to further improve access and ensure more residents can vote independently and with confidence. These include audio ballot papers and a live British Sign Language (BSL) translation of postal voting instructions and key polling station information Voters will be able to access the BSL translation service via a live Microsoft Teams…

Wolverhampton Central Library’s historic façade has been restored to its former glory as part of the council’s City Learning Quarter programme. The scaffolding has now been removed from the Grade II* listed building with the exterior heritage restoration works completed by main contractor Speller Metcalfe alongside specialist heritage contractor, Midland Conservation Ltd. As well as essential works to preserve the historical elements of the façade, the roof has been replaced, leadwork renewed, and the main spire and matching copper domes have been replaced in a like for like copper. It follows the ground floor Adult Lending Library reopening…

Residents in Chelmsley Wood, and neighbouring wards, are beginning to feel the benefits of the Council’s Healthy Homes Scheme, with the first solar panels now installed on local homes. Among the first to benefit are Mr and Mrs Hanrahan, who recently had their new solar panels fitted and are already beginning to see the advantages of cleaner, greener energy at home. As part of the free home upgrades funded through the Warm Homes: Local Grant, the couple also received an improved ventilation package, to reduce the risk of mould and damp, and upgraded loft insulation. It’s estimated that 25%…