People can have their say about local issues and learn about activities in their community at a series drop-in sessions taking place across Wolverhampton. The Love Your Community sessions are held in each ward on a regular basis and give residents the chance to meet with representatives from West Midlands Police, the City of Wolverhampton Council, Wolverhampton’s Anti-Social Behaviour team and more, and to share information about issues and activities in their neighbourhoods. The dates of the next few sessions have now been confirmed, and are as follows: Tettenhall, at Wolverhampton Cricket Club, Danescourt Road, Tettenhall, tomorrow (Tuesday 14 July)…

Led by Walsall Council, the initiative was delivered in partnership with Walsall College and the Walsall Archive for All (WAFA) project. As part of the project, students were able to host a private exhibition, with the work viewed by their families and invitees at Bloxwich Police Station on 4 June 2026. The exhibition features over 30 pairings from Jack Haddock’s collection, capturing the evolution of daily life, buses, trains, canals and boats across the borough. The project is funded by a £249,020 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The WAFA project team are digitising 9,000 items from the collection…

Walsall Council Public Health is encouraging women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 to check if they are due to attend their cervical screening appointment this Cervical Screening Awareness Week (15–21 June 2026). Cervical screening saves lives by detecting changes early, before cancer can develop. Cervical screening is a test for human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can sometimes cause cancer. It is one of the most preventable cancers and attending screening when invited is the best way to protect health. Around 3,300 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK each year, but most…

Walsall Council has been named Large Employer of the Year at the 2026 Juniper Training Apprenticeship Awards, recognising its support for apprentices and investment in skills development across the organisation. The award recognises employers that demonstrate a strong commitment to apprenticeships, providing opportunities for learning, career development and progression. It highlights the council’s work to create pathways into employment and support staff to develop new skills through apprenticeship programmes. “ We are incredibly proud to receive this award and to be recognised for our commitment to apprenticeships and workforce development. Apprenticeships play a vital role in creating opportunities for local…

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…

Three people have been taken to court after being caughtNone of the three offenders reside in Walsall. The cases were taken to court after Fixed Penalty Notices issued for depositing and leaving litter were left unpaid. The hearings took place on 13 March 2026 at Birmingham & Solihull Magistrates’ Court. Mr Javen Simms, of Ashfield Avenue, Birmingham, was convicted for depositing litter on 24 July 2025 in Garden Street, Walsall. He was ordered to pay a £220 fine, £88 victim surcharge and £276.72 in costs, totalling £584.72. Mr Naveed Hussain, of Mafeking Road, Hadley, Telford, was convicted…

WV Active Aldersley is celebrating this year’s World Cup with an indoor 5 a side football tournament, and teams are invited to sign up now. Taking place on Saturday 30 May, the tournament is open to everyone aged 16 or over. The first game will kick off at 9.30am, with the final taking place at 3.45pm. Teams will be guaranteed 75 minutes of indoor football, and even more if they qualify for the knockouts. The winning team will also receive 3, free indoor 5 a side sessions. Entry is £30 per team; to sign up, please visit Indoor…

City of Wolverhampton Council is set to establish a new Housing Advice Service based on a successful 6 month pilot. The pilot between August 2025 and February 2026 enabled city residents to access housing advice and support earlier in person or by phone. Based at the Civic Centre, it created a single front door to Housing Advice, Homeless Services, Call Us First and Family Help (Children’s Services). This resulted in a reduced number of households experiencing homelessness, through earlier intervention and effective housing solutions. The overall benefits included increased face to face contact, helping to build trust,…

Wakefield, UK – March 2026 Award-winning Chairman Mohammed Jahangir has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Wakefield, recognising his outstanding contribution to the global humanitarian sector. Previously decorated by the Right Honourable Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in recognition of his contribution as a social worker and community leader, Mohammed Jahangir has dedicated over 30 years to giving back to the communities that shaped him. During his tenure as Global Chairman (2021–2024), he strengthened governance, shaped strategic direction, and helped grow Penny Appeal into a vital lifeline for vulnerable communities in the UK and…

Children and young people hit the right notes when they performed before family and friends during Wolverhampton Music Service’s ‘Be Inspired’ concert series last week. It saw performances by all 15 of the service’s musical groups across four nights, with over 400 young musicians performing 63 pieces of music spanning hundreds of years and genres. Tt included performances by the Youth Choir, Concert String Orchestra, Keyboard Ensemble, Fusion Fives, Big Top SEND Ensemble, Bhangra Fusion Percussion, the Primary and Secondary Rock ‘n’ Pop groups, Guitar Group, Concert Wind Band, New Wind, Early Strings, New Strings, Jazz Big Band, Youth…