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A major milestone has been reached with City of Wolverhampton Council planning committee today (Tuesday) granting outline planning approval for construction of a new health & wellbeing facility and neighbouring homes in Oxley.

City residents and businesses could help transform the lives of children by donating devices they no longer need to help them get online.

A council-led employment service is proving successful in helping to recruit local people into jobs with local employers.

City of Wolverhampton Council is set to reduce licence fees for black cab and private hire taxis.

Arts Alive is bringing The Hug, a family-friendly puppet show about two animals in search of a restorative hug, to Shropshire this April. On Thursday, April 6 it will be at The Hive in Shrewsbury and on Saturday, April 8 the show comes to SpArC Theatre in Bishops Castle.

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With thousands of visitors expected at Wolverhampton’s West Park for the annual celebrations for Vaisakhi in May, there promises to be something for everyone at this popular festival to mark Khalsa New Year.

Work to develop two plots at a major Midlands business park in preparation for new occupiers will soon get under way

The cost of living crisis has revealed how hundreds of children and their parents often don’t even have a bed to sleep in at night.

Birmingham City Council has been working with Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) to install its first rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points.

The City of Wolverhampton Council Leader has welcomed the announcement that Wolverhampton is to receive £20million to help deliver its transformative Bilston Health & Regeneration Programme (HaRP).

City of Wolverhampton Council has appointed a construction partner to build a new £8.1 million City of Wolverhampton College technical centre as part of the City Learning Quarter vision.

Walsall Council and West Midlands Police have been working closely together to tackle the major impact of off-road vehicles on the communities and environment of Walsall through intensive partnership efforts.

King George V Playing Field in Bloxwich will be transformed into Walsall North’s destination of choice under the Green Bloxwich programme thanks to funding secured by Walsall Council, through a successful bid to the governments Towns Fund Programme.

BBC Birmingham's move to a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Digbeth moved a significant step closer today, as The Tea Factory was given the green light by Birmingham City Council planners.

Residents of all ages and abilities are invited to get active as a new game gets underway in parts of Walsall.

With a £2.38m Towns Fund investment to improve active travel on canal towpaths, Walsall Council is working in partnership with the Canals & River Trust on a series of major improvements to the canal network within the Walsall and Bloxwich Town Fund areas.

Council finance officers are currently assessing the overall budget and its implications for local government. The following is a response to the devolution deal announced by the chancellor.

Oswestry farm attraction, Park Hall Countryside Experience, is lining up an eggstra special event for the Easter holidays.

City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Resources Panel is set to approve a major scheme to free up 7.5 acres of brownfield land for more than 200 new homes in the city

Tamworth Borough Council receives over £25,000 government grant to help tackle fly-tipping Introducing mobile camera’s in fly-tipping hotspots and ‘Littercam’ trial to tackle littering from vehicles Plus, environmental improvements to reduce further fly-tipping

Information for 2023 explaining how your council tax is spent available online Just 10pence in every pound of council tax collected goes to Tamworth Borough Council New direct debit for council tax payment via My Tamworth Portal coming soon

Almost nine million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in Birmingham for 2023-2026 is set to be approved by Cabinet next week (21 March 2023).

City of Wolverhampton Council has moved quickly to find a new operator for the city centre cinema within the historic and award-winning Grade II-listed Chubb Buildings.

City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet will be asked next Wednesday (March 22) to approve the delivery strategy for three key schemes that will transform the city centre’s leisure, residential and commercial offer

A series of reports due before the council’s Cabinet on March 21 set out how the council is driving forward plans to improve the lives of children and young people in the city.

Businesses invited to have their say The Retail Group appointed to engage local Tamworth businesses Businesses asked to feedback on how performing and explore issues holding back performance growth

Event brings together accomplished Tamworth women Sharing thoughts on the international women’s day theme of embracing equity Managing Director of Pickerings Solicitors guest speaker

A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Dudley this morning.

A funding package worth £676,000 is set to be invested by the council into cost of living information, advice and guidance services delivered by voluntary and community organisations in Birmingham.

With just three months to go until Wolverhampton Pride 2023, which is planned for Saturday 10 June, the organising team behind this year’s festival have announced a fantastic line up of headline and supporting acts – promising to be the biggest and best yet for the city.

City of Wolverhampton Council is helping to protect taxi drivers by providing personal safety alarms in every vehicle and safety guides for every driver.

Further support with council tax bills is being provided for those in greatest need after Birmingham City Council confirmed details of its discretionary support scheme for the 2023/24 financial year.

A new business festival from Shropshire Festivals launches this month. Shropshire Business Festival will take place at Wrekin College on Tuesday, March 28.

Four outdoor theatre performances commencing from June Castle Grounds backdrop for all shows Afternoon and evening shows now on sale

Second archaeological dig begins at Holloway on 18 March for 5 days Public can watch and assist with progress at selected booked time slots The dig aims to further explore previous archaeological findings of original mill wall

Over 40 health assessments and NHS Health Checks were delivered as part of an event to increase awareness about heart health in Walsall.

City of Wolverhampton Council has won a legal challenge that disputed increased building costs for the Civic Halls refurbishment project.

Adoption@Heart, the Regional Adoption Agency for the Black Country, is supporting a new campaign, launched today (Monday 6 March), asking more LGBTQ+ people to consider adopting a child this LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week.

The dumper of waste near a primary school in the Bordesley and Highgate ward has been given a 40-hour community order as punishment for their offences following a prosecution brought by the council.

The City of Wolverhampton Council is holding free drop-in sessions starting this Monday 8 March at the Civic Centre to help people apply for their free voter authority certificate (VAC) if they require one to vote in the forthcoming elections on Thursday 4 May.

The Council’s skills teams have been awarded the Matrix quality standard for its outstanding work in providing information, advice and guidance on skills, training and employment opportunities for Wolverhampton residents.

City of Wolverhampton Council’s Heath Town regeneration scheme will later this month (March) complete the construction of the first new council homes on the estate since it was officially opened by HRH Princess Margaret in 1969.

City of Wolverhampton Council will be celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) this Wednesday 8 March, with this year’s focus on #EmbracingEquity, and two key events taking place.

There will be celebrations in the city this month as Bilston indoor market hall celebrates its 50th birthday.

On-site works have started on a new cycle hub that will offer more than 100 spaces for cycles at Wolverhampton Interchange.

Proposals for the creation of two free schools for children with special educational needs have been approved.

Wolverhampton’s LGBT Pride event is finally returning to the city bigger and better than ever, after a four-year absence

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The Royal Ballet is delighted to announce that Peter Wright’s much-loved production of The Nutcracker will be broadcast live to over 900 cinemas this Christmas.

Singer Anthonia Edwards has been crowned champion of the eleventh series of the iconic entertainment show and her winner’s single Anyone is out now.

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Team England has today revealed the Opening Ceremony outfit that its athletes will wear when the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games begin on July 28th. Produced by fashion designer Patrick Grant’s Community Clothing in collaboration with a team of English creatives, the outfit features a modern take on the country’s traditional red and white with a workwear jacket inspired by Birmingham’s industrial heritage.

As the abundance of rainbow flags fly high for LGBT Pride Month, OutdoorLads and The North Face have teamed up to celebrate the simple joy of the outdoors with an organised hike – and everyone is invited.

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Based on a true story during the Cold War, Firebird is a passionate love story set against the backdrop of a Soviet Air Force base during late 1970’s Communist rule. The film has gained extra potency since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Councillor Richard Jones (Old Warley ward) is the new Mayor of Sandwell following a ceremony in the council chamber today (Tuesday 24 May). His consort is his partner Councillor Richard McVittie.

The Inaugural Wolverhampton Film Festival of 2022 has finally taken place for which the team here are truly blown away by how it all turned out.

Students and staff at the University of Birmingham Dubai welcome the Queen’s Baton to new iconic campus ahead of its visit to Expo 2020 Dubai

Independent charity offers reward for anonymous information on location of Yussuf, wanted in connection with a Birmingham murder – he also has links with London

Palliative care charity Compton Care is taking part in the government’s Kickstart scheme, offering employment to 16-24 year olds in receipt of Universal Credit. 

Wolverhampton-based charity Compton Care is kicking off its 40th birthday celebrations with the announcement that it's Round the Wrekin cycling fundraiser is back for 2022, with Carvers Building Supplies as the new sponsor.

Emma Purshouse, the current Poet Laureate for the City of Wolverhampton, has created an emotive spoken word Christmas poem for her local charity, Compton Care.

This Remembrance Sunday, Minister for Equalities Mike Freer will meet the first LGBT veterans to openly lay a wreath at the Cenotaph as part of the Remembrance Service.

Compton Care is hosting a dedicated Memory Walk in the grounds of Chillington Hall on Sunday 19th September, starting at 11am.

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City of Wolverhampton Council wants to hear from you on plans to make Wolverhampton a Rainbow City that is safe and welcoming for everyone, no matter who you are.

Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has been chosen as the charity which will benefit from River Island’s festive fundraising this year, meaning a huge boost to families needing specialist equipment across the UK.

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Blessing is the 9th winner from The Voice series, 4th female to win and 2nd youngest contestant

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Our usual service this Sunday has been cancelled, so we have recorded this video to remember and share amongst our community.

A new charity shop has officially opened its doors in the city centre.