News - May 2020

Phase one of City of Wolverhampton’s new railway station will open to the public on Monday (May 25). Works on the first of two construction phases has been completed and the building has been handed over to West Midlands Railway (WMR).

The total amount of vital coronavirus business grants so far paid to City of Wolverhampton businesses has now topped £35million.

A Wolverhampton business has been served with a Prohibition Notice for continuing to operate during the coronavirus pandemic, putting customers at risk.

City of Wolverhampton Council has today (Wednesday) launched a new business portal to further support city businesses through the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.

Close to 3,000 City of Wolverhampton businesses have now received vital coronavirus support grants. More than £32million has so far been distributed from the Government’s Small Business Grant Fund and Retail Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund to 2,859 eligible city businesses by City of Wolverhampton Council, since April 6.

An expansion of a major Midlands business park has moved into the next phase with preparation for factory platforms and services infrastructure works starting.

A second barbers in Wolverhampton has been served with a prohibition notice by City of Wolverhampton Council after being found to be breaking the Government’s coronavirus social distancing rules.

City of Wolverhampton Council’s Bilston, Wednesfield and City Centre markets will re-open this weekend – but under strict guidelines.

City of Wolverhampton Council has suspended site works on the Civic Halls’ refurbishment due to the continuing coronavirus threat.

Eligible City of Wolverhampton businesses who have yet to claim their coronavirus business support grants are being urged to submit their online form.

The total amount of vital coronavirus business grants so far paid to City of Wolverhampton businesses is closing in on £30million. More than £28million has so far been distributed to 2,465 eligible city businesses by City of Wolverhampton Council since April 6.