Tettenhall takes step towards independence and own elected council
Tettenhall could be set to gain its own elected council for the first time in more than 50 years after it was agreed to review its council arrangements.
The historic village's local neighbourhood forum requested a community governance review in April – the first stage of the creation of a new parish council.
Wolverhampton council has now agreed to carry out the review for the entire city with a particular focus on Tettenhall.
A special advisory group will be appointed to act as the lead committee for the process.
Councillor Andrew Wynne, who represents the Tettenhall Wightwick ward, said: "I welcome this review. It is about bringing decision-making closer to the people. Certain decisions should be made at a local level and a parish council would assist with that."
The proposed authority covers the two Tettenhall wards, Regis and Wightwick, and would mean more powers for the village's District Community Council over planning and conservation issues.
Councillor Andrew Johnson, cabinet member for resources, said: "We received a formal request in relation to Tettenhall Regis and Wightwick to carry out the community governance review."
