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BBC News
a day ago
- Politics
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Wolverhampton councillors to discuss new crime and safety strategy
A new strategy to prevent and tackle crime and promote community safety in Wolverhampton over the next four years will be discussed by councillors Safer Wolverhampton Partnership Strategy sets out plans to create "safer, healthier communities where people feel empowered and protected", City of Wolverhampton Council focuses on five themes: Violence, anti-social behaviour, safety of women and girls, alcohol and substance-related crime, and neighbourhood Obaida Ahmed, cabinet member for health, wellbeing and community, said the issues required an integrated response aligned with West Midlands Police's crime plan. The five priorities involve using intelligence to identify hot spot areas, expanding prevention measures and pursuing "robust enforcement where necessary".Public spaces should be improved enabling the safety of women and girls, young people should be educated on healthy behaviours and also a focus on disrupting drug supply crime would be addressed through community vigilance, education, and co-ordinated policing, the council strategy will be monitored and refreshed each year to adapt to any new crime trends and local authority said reported crime had fallen by 9.5% in the past year with declines in serious youth violence, domestic abuse, theft, robbery and burglary, anti-social behaviour and adult reoffending rates. 'Proud of achievements' There had also been significant work to prevent serious youth violence by investing in programmes in schools and the community.A new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the city centre last summer contributed to about a 16% reduction in recorded crime within the perimeter, including a 50% drop in the number of robberies, the council added."Preventing and tackling crime and promoting community safety are very complex and require an integrated partnership response," Ahmed said."Working alongside the West Midlands Police and Crime Plan, this strategy sets out our plans for the next four years – to ensure residents feel safe and can live healthy lives in their community."We're proud of the partnership's achievements over the last few years and remain fully committed to early intervention, community empowerment, and collective responsibility."The draft strategy will be presented to members of the council's cabinet on Wednesday. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
7 days ago
- BBC News
City of Wolverhampton taking part in Safer Streets initiative
Bilston town centre will be the focus of a blitz on retail crime and anti-social behaviour on Friday, officials City of Wolverhampton Council's community safety, public protection and licensing teams will be on patrol with the neighbourhood policing team as part of the government-backed Safer Streets teams will advise shoppers on how to avoid scams, talk to businesses about shoplifting and anti-social behaviour and encourage pubs and venues to sign up to the Ask for Angela initiative which helps customers feeling day of action in Bilston is part of several initiatives taking place in Wolverhampton city centre and Wednesfield over the summer, the council said. Councillor Obaida Ahmed, cabinet member for health, wellbeing and community, said: "The Safer Streets initiative is all about ensuring our high streets continue to be safe and welcoming places for everyone, and about sharing information and advice with residents and businesses to help them avoid becoming victims of crime." "This day of action is just one of a series of activities which will be taking place in Wolverhampton, Bilston and Wednesfield over the coming weeks, and if you are in Bilston town centre on Friday, please catch up with our officers to find out more."Insp Steve Edwards, from Bilston police station, added: "We regularly run operations like this to tackle business crime and issues in the local area to make sure everyone visiting Bilston feels safe."Working with our partners as we enforce the national Safer Streets initiative means people will see increased police presence, more crime prevention work and enforcement action this summer." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Stowheath Training Day Training Centre demolition can go ahead
Demolition work to make way for new homes on the site of a former primary school and training centre in Wolverhampton can go ahead, council officials this month plans for 150 affordable homes on the old Loxdale Primary School in Bilston and Stowheath Day Training Centre in East Park were scaled back to 89 after detailed investigations showed the full extent of the ground have now been told they can knock down buildings on the Stowheath site and do not need planning permission for demolition of Wolverhampton Council announced in November it had been awarded £1.4m in government funding to help prepare the two sites for new homes. It has since awarded a near £3m contract to fill mineshafts and clear up the two sites for the housing plans. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
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Training centre demolition can go ahead
Demolition work to make way for new homes on the site of a former primary school and training centre in Wolverhampton can go ahead, council officials say. Earlier this month plans for 150 affordable homes on the old Loxdale Primary School in Bilston and Stowheath Day Training Centre in East Park were scaled back to 89 after detailed investigations showed the full extent of the ground conditions. Developers have now been told they can knock down buildings on the Stowheath site and do not need planning permission for demolition work. City of Wolverhampton Council announced in November it had been awarded £1.4m in government funding to help prepare the two sites for new homes. It has since awarded a near £3m contract to fill mineshafts and clear up the two sites for the housing plans. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More on this story Affordable housing plans scaled back Affordable homes scheme to get £1.4m boost Related internet links City of Wolverhampton Council
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Health
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Self-service health kiosks set up at Wolverhampton GP surgeries
New self-service health kiosks have been introduced at GP practices in machines allow patients to check vital signs such as blood pressure, height, and weight, and complete health questionnaires related to long-term would ideally be used ahead of an appointment to take the information in with them or use on an ad-hoc basis if patients wished to check particular aspects of their health, City of Wolverhampton Council Obaida Ahmed, cabinet member for health, wellbeing and community, said she welcomed the move, which was "a significant stride forward in enhancing patient experience". "The health kiosks are simple to use. Patients will log in with their name and date of birth and then follow clear on-screen instructions," she added."Once completed, results are securely integrated into their medical record, ensuring continuity of care."Enabling patients to complete routine checks in advance means healthcare professionals can focus more on important conversations and decisions during appointments. "It helps patients stay involved and makes the whole process smoother for healthcare colleagues."The kiosks are available at selected GP practices across the city, the council said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
