Young people in Wolverhampton who are heading to university or residential college this autumn are being urged to get a free meningitis B (MenB) vaccination. Meningococcal group B (MenB) bacteria can cause serious, life-threatening illnesses including meningitis, an infection of the lining around the brain and spinal cord, and septicaemia or blood poisoning. These illnesses can become serious very quickly and, in some cases, can cause life-changing disabilities such as hear

Councillors have approved £16.4m proposals to relocate and expand Broadmeadow Special School. Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet approved funding for the project at their meeting yesterday (Wednesday 22 July, 2026). The proposals – which are still subject to planning approval from the council and final agreement from the Department for Education – will help meet growing demand for specialist school places for children and young people with special educat

Hundreds of young performers from across Wolverhampton wowed audiences during a four-night celebration of music at the University of Wolverhampton at The Halls last week. Wolverhampton Summer Sounds saw around 500 children and young people take to the stage in the Civic and Wulfrun Halls between Monday 13 and Thursday 16 July, performing to audiences of family members, friends and invited guests. The concerts featured a wide range of ensembles from Wolverhampton Music Ser

The City of Wolverhampton Council has welcomed plans to rebuild a popular primary school following the approval of a major redevelopment scheme. Stow Heath Primary School was selected for redevelopment through the Department for Education's School Rebuilding Programme, with a planning application submitted by Q+A Planning approved by the council last week. Planning officers said the scheme represents a "substantial investment" in educational infrastructure and will provid

Wolverhampton's HY5! Youth Forum recently welcomed members of the city's SEND & Inclusion Partnership Board to a special celebration event, reflecting on another successful year of partnership working and the positive difference young people's voices are making. With the theme Better Together, the event showcased how co-production is helping to shape services and support for children, young people and families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). HY5! a

Wolverhampton is building on strong progress in youth justice with a new two-year plan designed to help more children and young people make positive choices, stay safe and achieve brighter futures. The city's Youth Justice Plan 2026-2028, which was presented to Full Council yesterday (Wednesday), outlines the achievements of the Youth Justice Service over the last year and sets out key priorities for the next two years – with a focus on preventing offending, reducing reoffe

People looking for events and activities for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) can now find details on the Wolverhampton Local Offer website. The new SEND listings page aims to be the go-to place for everything happening locally, from family-friendly activities and inclusive events to workshops and training, coffee mornings, and drop-in sessions offering advice and support. For more details, please visit https://www.localoffer

Families can enjoy a summer packed with free activities, entertainment and opportunities to meet local representatives at a series of fun days taking place across the city. The Love Your Community fun days will be taking place on Wednesday 29 July at Dunstall Community Centre, Dunstall Ave, Wednesday 5 August at Big Venture Centre, Chesterton Road, Wednesday 12 August at Ettingshall Memorial Hall, George Street, and Wednesday 19 August at East Park Methodist Church, Brookla

Councillors are set to give their backing to £16.4m proposals to relocate and expand Broadmeadow Special School. Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet will be asked to approve funding for the project when they meet next week. The proposals are designed to help meet growing demand for specialist school places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and would see the creation of a modern, purpose-built school on t

The City of Wolverhampton Council's social work services have celebrated another successful year, marked by national recognition, high standards of practice, continued workforce growth and major progress in supporting people through trauma-informed practice. Principal Social Worker Hannah Bates’ Annual Report highlights how the council has continued to strengthen high-quality, ethical and relationship-based social work practice across Adults' and Children's Services, while