Press Release News & Updates
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.
- 21st May 2026
Councillor Paul Singh has been officially appointed Wolverhampton's 167th Mayor.
- 20th May 2026
A new Armed Forces Hub is being launched in Wolverhampton, offering a regular, welcoming space for the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families.
The City of Wolverhampton Council's in-house short breaks service, Ernest Bold, has been judged to be Outstanding by inspectors from the Care Quality Commission.
- 15th May 2026
Wolverhampton officially welcomed its newly elected Youth Council and Youth MPs at a special declaration event held in the Council Chamber recently.
- 13th May 2026
The Molineux Sleepout returns for 2026, raising vital funds for Wolves Foundation and Good Shepherd, with the annual challenge now in its eighth year.