Press Release News & Updates
- 17th July 2026
Wolverhampton is building on strong progress in youth justice with a new two-year plan designed to help more children and young people make positive choices, stay safe and achieve brighter futures.
- 15th July 2026
Three former City of Wolverhampton councillors have been awarded the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their outstanding service to the city.
- 9th July 2026
With temperatures expected to hit 32 degrees centigrade in Wolverhampton by Friday, people are being advised to take simple steps to keep themselves and others safe during the heatwave.
Proposals for an initial scoping consultation to inform a new blueprint on how land in Wolverhampton could be regenerated in future years will be considered by the council’s Economy and Growth Scrutiny Panel next week.
City of Wolverhampton Council marked National Windrush Day (Monday 22 June) with the unveiling of a new landmark Windrush Monument as a lasting tribute to the Caribbean community and its enduring contribution to the city.
Councillor Stephen Simkins, the leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, has been appointed as the as the region’s new deputy mayor.
This month, Good Shepherd in Wolverhampton is marking the two-year anniversary of its street homeless project known as the ‘Breakfast Club’ which has supported hundreds of people experiencing homelessness across the city.
- 10th June 2026
Black Country Living Museum (BCLM) has announced the return of Windrush Stories Day - celebrating real voices, stories and contributions of the Windrush Generation.
Following the success of last year’s Ceremony, four Access to Higher Education (HE) students have been recognised at the prestigious Keith Fletcher Memorial Prize Awards, held at The Houses of Parliament.
The timetable for developing a new blueprint for how land in Wolverhampton could be regenerated in future years is set for approval by the council’s Cabinet next week.