Wolverhampton

Saturday, February 28, 2026 wolverhampton children residential planning inspector council housing appeal care development

A government planning inspector has upheld Wolverhampton City Council’s decision to reject applications to convert a six-bedroom family home on Codsall Road into a residential care facility for children. The council had … Read More

Monday, February 23, 2026 wolverhampton hmo planning appeal crime community housing development safety council

A proposal to transform a property on Woden Road, Wolverhampton, into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) was recently rejected by the City of Wolverhampton Council amid worries about heightened crime and … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 solar carpark electricvehicles sustainability wolverhampton molineux chargingpoints biodiversity renewableenergy infrastructure

Plans for a new solar-powered car park close to Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton have received official approval. Situated adjacent to the Wickes store on Stafford Road, just half a mile from the Wolverhampton Wanderers’ … Read More

Saturday, February 21, 2026 houseprices westmidlands olton knowle edgbaston wolverhampton propertyvalues realestate solihull markettrends

Homeowners in some of the West Midlands’ most affluent areas have experienced alarming declines in property values over the past year. While most of the region saw house prices rise, several high-end postcodes bucked the … Read More

Thursday, February 12, 2026 wolverhampton potholes resurfacing highways infrastructure council midlands winter maintenance transportation sport

City of Wolverhampton Council is taking decisive action to repair the extensive damage caused by severe winter weather. With hundreds of potholes filled weekly, the council is now committing £10 million to long-term … Read More

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 smuggling immigration wolverhampton channel vietnamese crime prosecution trafficking migrant justice

Ramal Briem, a 33-year-old Iraqi national from Wolverhampton, has been charged with conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration as part of a dangerous people-smuggling network facilitating illegal entry into the UK. The ring … Read More