(left-right) Lola, Skye, Trinity, Alex and Bailey with the Mayor of Solihull A group of young people have put their creative skills into play to raise awareness of neglect. With the support of qualified youth workers from Solihull Council, Meriden Adventure Playground, Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP), and a support worker from Solihull’s children in care council – OVOS (Our Voice Our Service), the group has written, recorded, filmed and edited a video to help show what life can be like for a young person experiencing neglect. The video was launched earlier this week to an audience including the Mayor…
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Childcare settings are being encouraged to consider expanding or creating new ‘wraparound’ provision for primary aged children in Wolverhampton. Funding has been provided by the Government to the City of Wolverhampton Council to help ensure there is sufficient wraparound childcare such as breakfast and after school clubs in the city. The funding is available to schools, Ofsted registered private settings and childminders, to either create new or expand existing provision which will cater for primary aged children from 8am to 5.30pm. Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “Access to…
Following an application on behalf of Wolverhampton City Council by Wolverhampton Homes, Black Country Magistrates Court closed down a residential property in Dickens Road earlier this month. This application followed the execution of a drugs warrant at the property by West Midlands Police on Friday 14 February when a firearm and ammunition were recovered alongside a quantity of suspected class A controlled drugs and other weapons involving a considerable number of additional officers and resources from across the area. The Police were met with a hostile and violent response and a critical incident was declared. A number of people were…
The Mayor of Solihull ahead of the VE Day 80 event at Elmdon Park on Thursday 8 May 2025. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and to honour those who fought during the Second World War, the Mayor of Solihull will be lighting the beacon at Elmdon Park on Thursday 8 May. There are also many other commemorative events taking place in different corners of Solihull. The beacon lighting ceremony will begin after 9pm and includes poetry readings in the park beside Elmdon Church. The beacon at Elmdon will be our opportunity to reflect on the peace…
Josh Wright, Senior Coach, Councillor Jacqui Coogan and Scott Pearson, Coach, with children and young people enjoying an activity session at Stow Heath Primary School Wolverhampton’s Yo! Wolves Easter activity programme was a great success with 12,400 places available over the school holidays, funded by the Department for Education. Over 35 local providers hosted activity sessions, including food, at 48 locations all over the city. A wide variety of opportunities meant there was something for everyone, with children and young people enjoying martial arts, drama, arts and crafting, cinema visits, sports activities, AI and coding skills, music workshops, life…
Sandwell Council is pleased to announce the completion of significant improvements to the public space at Wednesbury Great Western Street Metro stop The improvements are part of the Wednesbury Levelling Up Programme (LUP) and the wider Public Realm project. These improvements have been funded by HM Government. The revitalised area now features new paving, upgraded lighting, comfortable benches, and a new litter bin. These enhancements aim to create a more attractive, safe, welcoming and accessible environment for both residents and visitors. The improved lighting is designed not only to illuminate the space beautifully but also to help passengers feel…
Sandwell Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups have their say on the soundness and legal compliance of modifications to the Sandwell Local Plan. Three modifications are being proposed by Sandwell Council to the submitted Local Plan. We are inviting residents and other interested parties to have their say on the soundness and legal compliance of the modifications. We have provided information about what ‘soundness’ means and what the legal requirements are online. The modifications are: 1. Allocating part of Rowley Regis Golf Course for housing development. Some of the golf course is allocated for housing…
Prom season is approaching and parents and carers across the city are reminded to make vital checks before hiring vehicles for the special night. City of Wolverhampton Council’s licensing team is working with schools and other councils across the region to alert families to potential risks. Officers are warning that not all companies that advertise the services of stretched limousines and other luxury or performance vehicles are licensed. The following advice is being issued so people can be sure that the vehicle being booked is safe and legal. The type of checks needed depend on how many passenger…
Walsall Council has successfully prosecuted six individuals for littering in the borough. All six perpetrators will now be required to pay substantial fines for improper disposal of waste. These cases were all adjudicated at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 24 March 2025. “ It is appalling to witness both visitors to the borough and local residents showing such disrespect for our communities. Shame on you. My message to perpetrators is clear: you will be caught and subsequently fined. This is the price you pay for your blatant disregard for our borough. I am proud of the consistent success of these prosecutions…
(L-R): Outside the new homes on the site of the former Happy Wanderer pub are Black Country Housing Group Chief Executive Designate, Adrian Eggington, Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Linda Leach, City of Wolverhampton Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for City Housing, Councillor Steve Evans, and Keon Homes Site Manager, Daniel Thomas The first new affordable homes being built on the site of a former eyesore Bilston pub and neighbouring derelict garages have been completed. The Happy Wanderer pub on Green Lanes was subject to arson attacks and anti social behaviour since closing in 2017 due to poor trade.…