Left to right: Founder of No Limits to Health CIC Sam Henry, Wolverhampton’s cycling ambassador Hugh Porter MBE and Councillor Qaiser Azeem, City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport A free family bike ride and fun day is being held in Wolverhampton to celebrate cycling. The Wolverhampton Kidical Mass 2025 event is on Saturday 14 June and the ride sets off from East Park, where there will also be bike skills, learner riding sessions, family entertainment and refreshments throughout the day. Riders will pedal to Molineux Stadium and back to the park in Hickman Avenue along public roads…

The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Jacqui Coogan, is encouraging residents to put forward nominations for this year’s Young Citizen of the Year award. The awards, now in their 12th year, shine a spotlight on young people who are making a real difference in the community, recognising the achievements of those who have gone that extra mile to help others. Previous winners include residents who have raised funds for charity, supported other members of their community, and made a difference to the people around them. Chairman of the organising committee, former Wolves player…

Councillor Craig Collingswood has become Wolverhampton’s 166th Mayor and is pictured with his daughter, Abby, who is Mayoress Councillor Craig Collingswood has been officially appointed Wolverhampton’s 166th Mayor. Councillor Craig Collingswood has been officially appointed Wolverhampton’s 166th Mayor. He took over the chains of office from outgoing Mayor Councillor Linda Leach at the inauguration, which took place during last night’s Annual Council Meeting. His daughter Abby, a cardiothoracic nurse at New Cross Hospital’s Heart and Lung Centre, is Mayoress. Councillor Paul Singh was appointed Deputy Mayor for 2025 to 2026, with his wife Ranjit Dhillon becoming the new Deputy…

Adult Education Wolverhampton will be hosting a Higher Education Fair aimed at current students and members of the public who want to find out more about going to university. Visitors will be able to learn more about different university courses and their entrance requirements, how to apply for courses and get information on costs, and get details of grants, bursaries and financial support available for travel and childcare. There will also be information about Adult Education Wolverhampton’s Level 3 Access to Higher Education courses to help people prepare for university, and specific schemes, programmes and tester events to ease the…

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…

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…

The City of Wolverhampton Council is appealing for people with a passion for education to consider becoming school governors. School Governing Boards are made up of people from all walks of life with a range of different backgrounds, skills and experiences – but they are all volunteers who work together for the benefit of the school and act as the link between the school and the community it serves. Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “We are currently looking for new governors to work in schools across Wolverhampton and we’d be delighted to hear…

(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.…

Wolverhampton Art Gallery is proud to present Walking with Wolves, a powerful, youth led exhibition that captures the spirit of Wolverhampton. Opening in the Making Space gallery, this dynamic showcase runs from 21 April to 14 July, 2025, with a special evening launch on 25 April (6pm to 9pm) as part of the Wolves Lates programme. Co-created by a diverse group of 16 young people, Walking with Wolves is a reflection on their experiences of growing up in Wolverhampton, intertwined with the city’s rich industrial heritage, high street, and architectural landscape. Through art, they envision a hopeful future where young…

Wolverhampton Council’s business growth team directly supported hundreds of city businesses during 2024/25 to provide grant assistance, signpost to support and advice, and deliver expert reviews Wolverhampton Council’s business growth team directly supported hundreds of city businesses during 2024/25 to provide grant assistance, signpost to support and advice, and deliver expert reviews. Forty five businesses benefitted through its grants programme – leading to the creation of 83 new jobs and the safeguarding of a further 179 jobs in Wolverhampton. The business growth team exceeded its targets using the £1.3 million UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) government funding it was allocated…