Home and Family News & Updates
- 13th August 2026
Shropshire Council celebrated the dedication, compassion and achievements of its foster carers at a special Foster Carer Celebration held at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on Friday 3 July.
- 7th August 2026
More than 80 parcels filled with essential food and household items have been donated to Walsall's Best Start in Life Family Hubs, helping to support local families during the summer holidays.
Shrewsbury-based charity Little Stars has been awarded funding through Shrewsbury Town Council's new three-year Cost of Living Grant Fund, enabling the organisation to expand its support for local families facing the rising costs of raising children.
On Thursday 30 July, Walsall Council’s planning committee granted permission for the building of 109 homes in Willenhall.
Walsall residents are being encouraged to use a trusted approved trader scheme when looking for businesses to carry out work in their homes.
- 30th July 2026
City of Wolverhampton Council has delivered 17 new council homes on a site in Penn - providing high-quality, affordable housing for local people.
New council homes in Low Hill have been awarded the highest Secured by Design (SBD) mark by the police for their crime prevention standards.
Helping people live independently and safely in their homes is vital and the City of Wolverhampton Council takes a leap into the virtual world this week with two new online tools.
City of Wolverhampton Council has welcomed the completion of four new council bungalows on small disused sites by delivery partner J.Harper & Sons Limited - and appointed them to deliver a social housing scheme in Bilston.
City of Wolverhampton Council is inviting residents, partners, and stakeholders to share their views on proposed changes to its Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy.