Press Release News & Updates
- 21st May 2026
Councillor Paul Singh has been officially appointed Wolverhampton's 167th Mayor.
Hundreds of young people from schools across the Midlands took to the stage on Friday, bringing the National Memorial Arboretum’s first 25 years to life and heralding the start of its anniversary celebration weekend.
Britain’s biggest and most powerful Mayoral Development Corporation has been launched by West Midlands mayor Richard Parker to significantly speed up the £11bn regeneration of East Birmingham - one of the country’s most deprived areas.
- 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.
A new Regional Defence and Security Cluster (RDSC), designed to align local defence capabilities with UK demand, has been launched in the West Midlands.
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.
New CTD Birmingham Branch Launches in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield
Royal Sutton Coldfield Town council remains under Conservative control following last week’s local elections.
- 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.
Two people development experts have published a new book that challenges conventional thinking on leadership.