Bilston residents, business owners and visitors are being invited to help shape the future of their community as part of the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. The Plan for Neighbourhoods Board in Bilston has launched a major consultation to gather views on what matters most to people who live, work and spend time in Bilston. The feedback will inform a community led Regeneration and Investment Plan, which will set out priorities for the next 10 years. The consultation is part of a government initiative supporting 75 areas across the UK to co-design long term regeneration strategies with local communities. Councillor Stephen…

The City of Wolverhampton Council is appealing for volunteers to join its Independent Education Appeal Panel, which hears appeals from parents who have been refused a place for their child at their preferred school, and reviews decisions around the exclusion of pupils. Full training will be provided with the opportunity to observe a hearing. Although the role is voluntary, panel members can claim for expenses. Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “As a panel member, you will read the case papers in advance of the hearing, actively participate in…

Thousands of residents enjoyed a series of free family fun days held across Wolverhampton this summer. The Love Your Community roadshow visited Pendeford Dovecotes TMO, the Cannock Road Gurdwara, Lanesfield Church and St Joseph’s Church with partners including the City of Wolverhampton Council, community organisations and charities, the police and other service providers on hand to provide a range of fun activities, wellbeing and practical support for people of all ages. Visitors were able to enjoy a Kids and Family Zone offering a bouncy castle and physical play, face painting, henna art and craft activities, and a Wellbeing Zone providing…

City of Wolverhampton Council’s cabinet has been recommended not to introduce transport charges for post-16 students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It would mean the council is one of just a handful in the country that continues to provide free travel for post-16 SEND learners to get to their places of education. Fees for post-16 SEND travel were due to be introduced in 2020 following consultation but halted due to the outbreak of the Covid pandemic. A fresh public consultation over introducing charges in Wolverhampton – bringing the city in line with neighbouring authorities – was launched in…

Wolverhampton now has 8 weapon surrender bins, following the installation of 2 new bins at St Joseph’s Church, Coalway Road, and at junction of Green Lane and Prouds Lane in Bilston. These safe and secure metal boxes are available for people to anonymously dispose of knives, blades, and other dangerous objects. All items deposited are safely destroyed. The weapon surrender bins can be found at: New Testament Church of God, Wednesfield Road, Heath Town Tabernacle Baptist Church, Dunstall Road, Whitmore Reans Morrisons Bilston, Black Country Route, Bilston St Peter’s Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton St Chad and St Mark’s Church,…

The City of Wolverhampton Council has been shortlisted for recognition in 2 categories at this year’s National Children & Young People Awards. Young Persons Advisor Sam Neath is in the running for the Biggest Impact Award for his efforts in spearheading the National Championship Cup football tournament for care leavers, which took place at Molineux Stadium this summer, while the Reach Leaving Care Team has been shortlisted for its partnership working with Wolves Foundation and Little Earth. Over 200 young care leavers from across England gathered for the highly anticipated National Championship Cup 25 in June – with the event…

The Dudley, Wolverhampton and South West Staffordshire Breast Screening Programme’s mobile screening unit is currently available at Sainsbury’s, Bentley Bridge. Women aged 50 to 74 are eligible for breast screening and are invited every 3 years. Attending screening is vital for early detection of breast cancer, which is strongly linked to reduced mortality. Women registered with GP practices in the local area who are due screening will receive an invitation by letter to attend their routine breast screening at the unit between now and 15 September, 2025. It is the first time the unit has been located at this site…

boost Sports clubs in Wolverhampton are being invited to apply for funding to enhance their coaching and officiating capabilities and increase participation rates. Wolverhampton City Sports Advisory Council has launched a new funding initiative with clubs based in the city now eligible to apply for grants of up to £500 to help meet officiating and coaching costs, and to increase participation from less active people. Clubs interested in applying should email vicechairwsac@gmail.com to request an application form. Applications are open now, and funding will be awarded on a rolling basis until all grants have been allocated. Tim Lorimer, Vice…

Further roads, islands and roundabouts will be resurfaced as the City of Wolverhampton Council puts additional funding to good use fixing roads and tackling potholes. The council secured an extra £2 million from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) via West Midlands Combined Authority for highways maintenance earlier this year. Resurfacing and other road improvement projects have now been earmarked. They include resurfacing in Cumberland Road, Rookery Street, Malins Road, Windermere Road, Merridale Lane, Knowles Road, Westbury Street, Edgehill Avenue, Thetford Gardens, Delhurst Avenue, Cyprus Street. Other resurfacing projects include Millfield Road (Black Country Route island), Black Country Route/Coseley…

The City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a new survey inviting parent carers, young people, and professionals to share their views on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services in the city. Feedback will play a vital role in evaluating the effectiveness of current services and support, understanding how well the Wolverhampton SEND Local Area Partnership is meeting the needs of children and young people with SEND, and their families, and shaping future improvement plans to make services more inclusive, responsive, and impactful. The survey is structured around the 13 key areas of the national SEND and Inclusion Inspection Framework,…