Press Release News & Updates
- 4th March 2026
Smokers in Wolverhampton who want quit smoking are being encouraged to find out about the help and support available to them ahead of this year's national No Smoking Day, taking place next Wednesday (11 March, 2026).
- 25th February 2026
The annual review of the existing High Court injunction which bans street racing in the region will take place tomorrow (Thursday 26 February 2026).
- 16th February 2026
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has confirmed Ed Cox as its permanent chief executive.
- 12th February 2026
Voting is now underway to elect Wolverhampton’s next Youth MP – with thousands of young people across the city set to cast their vote.
- 11th February 2026
Residents of Wolverhampton will see further investment in road resurfacing, tackling fly tipping and improving neighbourhoods after the City of Wolverhampton Council announced its spending plans for the year ahead.
- 10th February 2026
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has announced a new base in Wolverhampton so he and his staff can be closer to the Black Country communities they serve.
Come and celebrate women across the city - tickets and sponsorship now available
Planning permission has been granted for the first phase of the city’s pioneering Green Innovation Corridor (GIC) - being led by City of Wolverhampton Council and University of Wolverhampton.
- 22nd January 2026
People are being invited to have their say on plans to introduce a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Wolverhampton.
- 20th January 2026
Black Country Women’s Aid’s Inspirational Woman of the Year Award 2026, sponsored by Hubtel IT. Join BCWA in celebrating women who #givetogain this International Women’s Day.