VIDEO: Leader's view as Wolverhampton is put in national spotlight
Following confirmation in the Government’s White Paper on Levelling Up that City of Wolverhampton will be one of the first towns and cities in the UK to benefit from a £1.5billion pot to help boost urban regeneration, Council Leader, Cllr Ian Brookfield, gave his reaction to that and the prospect of more devolved powers.
He said: “The announcement of major ‘Levelling Up’ funding for the City of Wolverhampton is very welcome and a major endorsement of the Council’s ambitious plans to invest in - and further regenerate - the city. Fundamentally, it provides us with the opportunity to establish an effective partnership between national and local government - for us both to focus our respective resources on delivering a shared strategy to level up. It will help us deliver on our long-term plans that have been years in the making and will build on the solid foundations of the £4.4billion investment already on site or in the pipeline across Wolverhampton thanks to strong collaborative working with the public and private sectors.”
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Businesses urged to act fast with applications deadline on February 28
City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a new discretionary grant to support city businesses.
The Omicron ARG (Additional Restrictions Grant) Scheme is for those businesses not eligible for the Government’s Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant - but still in need of support.
Eligible businesses must submit a new application by the February 28, 2022, deadline regardless of previous grants they have applied for.
They will receive a one-off grant payment based on the rateable value of their business on December 30, 2021, or other criteria related to costs. Grants range from £500 to £6,000.
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Young people offer comes into focus in National Apprenticeship Week
Young people looking for routes into employment are being encouraged to access the support available from the city's Wolves at Work 18-24 programme during this year's National Apprenticeship Week.
Wolves at Work 18-24 is a free service co-ordinated by City of Wolverhampton Council and supported by local employers and partner organisations.
The scheme aims to support the city’s young people aged between 18 and 24 into apprenticeships and employment as well as helping them to improve skills, gain qualifications, and ensure that no-one in the city is left behind.
This aim is reflected in National Apprenticeship Week, which this year runs from February 7 to 13. The week has the theme of Build the Future, highlighting how apprenticeships help people of all ages to build the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career.
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More than 1,600 people attend 40 events across Wolverhampton
This year’s City of Wolverhampton Literature Festival drew crowds of more than 1,600 to the city.
A total of 40 events took place across eight venues during the three-day festival, from Friday, February 4 to Sunday, February 6.
Events included children’s storytelling, educational workshops, theatre and performance, literature, poetry reading, music and art talks.
Further events associated with the literature festival will be taking place throughout 2022 and for more information about how to get involved in the 2023 festival please visit the contact us page at www.wolveslitfest.co.uk.
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