Children, young people and families are being encouraged to sign up now for a packed programme of free activities taking place across Wolverhampton throughout the summer holidays. Leading the way is Yo! Active, the city's biggest-ever summer activity offer, delivered by WV Active and Wolves Foundation. Running throughout the school holidays, it provides a wide range of free activities each week for children and young people aged up to 18, or up to 25 for care leavers and yo

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