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…

Councillor Qaiser Azeem, cabinet member for City Transport at City of Wolverhampton Council City of Wolverhampton Council is continuing efforts to ensure roadworks carried out by utility companies are completed promptly and to a high standard. Water, gas and electricity providers are responsible for more than two thirds of all roadworks across Wolverhampton. The council works closely with these organisations to help plan their activity and improve how work is delivered. All works are shared publicly via the online Causeway One Network live map to help people plan their journeys. As part of its responsibility to keep the city…

Pictured at the launch of SEND Wolves Forum on Monday are Sue Brunton, Admin Secretary; Tessina Fernandes, Member; Stacey Wooldridge, Co-Chair; Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education; Natalie Brewer, Membership Secretary; Janet Grant, Member; and Emma Tweddle, Vice Chair SEND Wolves Forum has officially launched following a well attended event at Life Springs Church this week. The new parent carer forum will give parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in Wolverhampton a stronger voice in shaping local services. Run…

Councillor Qaiser Azeem, Cabinet Member for City Transport at City of Wolverhampton Council next to Ring Road St George’s A fresh wave of full road resurfacing is set to begin across Wolverhampton as the council continues its investment in improving the city’s highways. City of Wolverhampton Council recognises potholes have been a source of frustration for many after prolonged wet and freezing weather this winter, which has accelerated damage on roads across the country. Alongside the ongoing 24/7 repairs programme, we are prioritising full road resurfacing schemes and other treatments that provide longer lasting improvements and better journeys for…

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,…

A new detached youth work programme, delivered as part of a wider package of support for young people at risk of exclusion or offending, is already making a positive impact in key areas of Wolverhampton. Commissioned by the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership, the programme is being delivered by Wolves Foundation and Inpower Academy and sees trained youth workers and mentors engage directly with young people in community locations on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Over recent weeks, they have been spending time in the Bentley Bridge and Whitmore Reans areas, speaking with young people, offering help and advice, and identifying…

Residents who would like help and support on a range of money, health and safety matters can attend an open event in Bantock Park. Help at the Hub will see a wide variety of city organisations offer free advice and information. The event will take place on Friday, 17 April between 12pm (midday) and 3pm at The Coach House, Bantock Park, Finchfield Road, WV3 9LQ. The event has been organised by the council’s Public Protection Scams Team who will be handing out free scams awareness and prevention packs. Residents can speak with officers from Act on Energy, Admiral…

A major new initiative aimed at reducing antisocial behaviour and bringing underused green spaces back to life is set to launch across the city next month – with local voluntary and community organisations being encouraged to get involved. The project, led by Wolves Foundation in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council and supported with funding through the Premier League Foundation, as an extension to its Premier League Kicks programme, will target 4 areas that have become associated with nuisance behaviour and low level crime. By filling these spaces with positive activities and a regular community presence, the initiative…

City of Wolverhampton Council has worked with an 11-year-old girl and her family to turn her heartfelt messages of positivity into lasting feature for the city. Neriyah-Faith Spencer created handwritten posters with uplifting messages such as ‘you are amazing’ and ‘you are stronger than you think’ in a bid to help cheer up people across the city. After becoming aware of the positive messages, City of Wolverhampton Council contacted the family to propose a more permanent location for the artwork and help spread Neriyah’s messages. Working together, Neriyah’s cheerful messages were selected, designed and enlarged then displayed on…

More than 50 businesses and practitioners have joined a first of its kind scheme, supporting City of Wolverhampton Council’s work to improve safety in beauty services. 51 cosmetic and aesthetic businesses and practitioners have been approved for the voluntary Cosmetic Compliance Scheme which was launched by the council’s environmental health team in November. The scheme, believed to be the first of its kind in the country, was introduced following growing local and national concerns around high risk procedures in the beauty industry and poor levels of care. It aims to improve standards and provide reassurance to customers who…