Community News & Updates
City of Wolverhampton Council is set to procure and appoint a contractor in the coming weeks to begin enabling works at one of the city’s key Green Innovation Corridor (GIC) locations early in the New Year.
Walsall’s Helen Rochelle is attempting 24 hours and 10 minutes of Zumba to raise funds for The MPS Society and HBA Support, in memory of her brother Glynn and best friend Kelly.
- 5th October 2026
A community-led wellbeing café has published its first Impact Report - showcasing the reach and impact of its work across Birmingham communities.
- 5th October 2026
Wolverhampton will be marking Hate Crime Awareness Week with a series of activities across the city.
More than 2,000 people came together in Walsall town centre to celebrate creativity, music, making and local talent at this year’s Walsall MakerFest.
- 5th October 2026
A Walsall Nursing heroine’s kindness, compassion and dedication has inspired the development of a dementia suite at the Manor Hospital to ensure patients are supported by the most appropriate staff to meet their needs.
More than 200 private hire vehicles were inspected in a single day as City of Wolverhampton Council spearheaded one of the largest taxi licensing enforcement operations of its kind.
Walsall Community Transport, who are part of Transport West Midlands, appoint Poet Laureate for their Let`s Chat Community Hubs to promote mental health
- 1st October 2026
“Sharon Duggal’s work is vivid, rich and enchanting.
Light Across The Plains is incredibly moving and tender. Gloriously detailed
storytelling and a vibrant honesty on every bold and generous page.”
Walsall residents are being encouraged to discover the people, places and services that can help them stay active, connected and well as part of International Day of Older People on Thursday 1 October.