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Joe Sweeney

Local Democracy Reporter covering Wolverhampton.

January 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Council preparing for local elections and WMCA mayoral vote

Wolverhampton Council preparing for local elections and WMCA mayoral vote

January 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Sad and sorry state': Calls to tidy up Wolverhampton estate’s ‘top shops’

'Sad and sorry state': Calls to tidy up Wolverhampton estate’s ‘top shops’

December 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Go-ahead for new 5G mast next to green belt land in Wolverhampton

Go-ahead for new 5G mast next to green belt land in Wolverhampton

December 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Eight derelict garages in Wolverhampton to be demolished for new home

Eight derelict garages in Wolverhampton to be demolished for new home

December 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Former Wolverhampton pub that was scene of fatal shooting set to be converted after plans approved

Former Wolverhampton pub that was scene of fatal shooting set to be converted after plans approved

Supporting image for story: Renovation works for historic Grade II listed church's bells

Renovation works for historic Grade II listed church's bells

December 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Waste management services to buy new vehicles

Waste management services to buy new vehicles

Supporting image for story: Building of 24 new homes on former Wolverhampton play site to start in summer

Building of 24 new homes on former Wolverhampton play site to start in summer

December 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Housing chiefs in move to reclaim Wolverhampton bungalow that has stood empty for three years

Housing chiefs in move to reclaim Wolverhampton bungalow that has stood empty for three years

Supporting image for story: Go-ahead for large detached home on vacant land in Wolverhampton

Go-ahead for large detached home on vacant land in Wolverhampton

December 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Flats plan for pair of Wolverhampton houses turned for the third time

Flats plan for pair of Wolverhampton houses turned for the third time

November 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Inter-war housing estates in Wolverhampton to get 24 new homes

Inter-war housing estates in Wolverhampton to get 24 new homes

Supporting image for story: New shops and flats plan for fatal shooting pub site in Wolverhampton

New shops and flats plan for fatal shooting pub site in Wolverhampton

November 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: New campaign urging people to focus on minds and bodies for wellness

New campaign urging people to focus on minds and bodies for wellness

November 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton college cricket pavilion gets licence go-ahead despite noise and wildlife fears

Wolverhampton college cricket pavilion gets licence go-ahead despite noise and wildlife fears

November 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Renovation plan for 1970s flats in deprived Wolverhampton suburb

Renovation plan for 1970s flats in deprived Wolverhampton suburb

November 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ten new homes in the pipeline for estate in one of city's most deprived areas

Ten new homes in the pipeline for estate in one of city's most deprived areas

Supporting image for story: New homes plan for historic crumbling mansion site in Wolverhampton gets go-ahead despite objections

New homes plan for historic crumbling mansion site in Wolverhampton gets go-ahead despite objections

Supporting image for story: Life-saving heart equipment fitted at city park

Life-saving heart equipment fitted at city park

November 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: College cricket pavilion in Wolverhampton applies for premises licence

College cricket pavilion in Wolverhampton applies for premises licence

November 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Historic former family home in Wolverhampton to become apartments

Historic former family home in Wolverhampton to become apartments

November 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Views sought on Wolverhampton park improvement plan

Views sought on Wolverhampton park improvement plan

October 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: More than 400 council homes across four streets in Wolverhampton to get external improvements

More than 400 council homes across four streets in Wolverhampton to get external improvements

October 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Views sought on new bus lane in Wolverhampton near to where thousands caught breaking 'no traffic' rule

Views sought on new bus lane in Wolverhampton near to where thousands caught breaking 'no traffic' rule

Supporting image for story: Greyhound racing track gets go-ahead for Wolverhampton Racecourse

Greyhound racing track gets go-ahead for Wolverhampton Racecourse

October 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Plans submitted for 17 new affordable rent homes on Wolverhampton estate

Plans submitted for 17 new affordable rent homes on Wolverhampton estate

October 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Concerns raised over condition of Wolverhampton's iconic Beatties building

Concerns raised over condition of Wolverhampton's iconic Beatties building

Supporting image for story: Invite to join free ‘family spooktacular’ for Halloween

Invite to join free ‘family spooktacular’ for Halloween

Supporting image for story: New sports centre planned for ‘outstanding’ Bilston school

New sports centre planned for ‘outstanding’ Bilston school

October 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: YMCA to keep portable building as teaching provision

YMCA to keep portable building as teaching provision

Supporting image for story: Vegetable oil tested as fuel for council vehicles

Vegetable oil tested as fuel for council vehicles

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Council turns down latest bid to make use of land left derelict for almost two decades

Wolverhampton Council turns down latest bid to make use of land left derelict for almost two decades

October 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shisha lounge plan for Wolverhampton pizza takeaway thrown out

Shisha lounge plan for Wolverhampton pizza takeaway thrown out

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton health chiefs urge action to get city active

Wolverhampton health chiefs urge action to get city active

October 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Plan for 42 flats with on-site gym and shop in deprived area of Wolverhampton

Plan for 42 flats with on-site gym and shop in deprived area of Wolverhampton

October 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Green light for next phase of Wolverhampton A454 improvements

Green light for next phase of Wolverhampton A454 improvements

Supporting image for story: Shops, flats and hotel rooms planned for former Wolverhampton job centre building

Shops, flats and hotel rooms planned for former Wolverhampton job centre building

October 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: ‘Crazy’ idea wins specialist gin founders from the Black Country national recognition

‘Crazy’ idea wins specialist gin founders from the Black Country national recognition

October 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Boxing great Frank Bruno to discuss mental health with Wolverhampton workforce

Boxing great Frank Bruno to discuss mental health with Wolverhampton workforce

October 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Fire chief’s safety warning over seasonal celebrations

Fire chief’s safety warning over seasonal celebrations

October 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton hosts cafes to mark World Menopause Day

Wolverhampton hosts cafes to mark World Menopause Day

October 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton couple’s ‘crazy’ gin idea earns nomination for national award

Wolverhampton couple’s ‘crazy’ gin idea earns nomination for national award

October 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Plan for 24 new homes on former adventure playground site

Plan for 24 new homes on former adventure playground site

October 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Next step of major Wolverhampton road project set to get the green light

Next step of major Wolverhampton road project set to get the green light

Supporting image for story: Shop a Tipper campaign sees fly-tipping reports fall

Shop a Tipper campaign sees fly-tipping reports fall

October 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton ranked 12th worst local authority in England for adults who exercise

Wolverhampton ranked 12th worst local authority in England for adults who exercise

Supporting image for story: Reception places available at new technology school in Wolverhampton

Reception places available at new technology school in Wolverhampton

October 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: 20 new apartments to be built near Wolverhampton retail park

20 new apartments to be built near Wolverhampton retail park

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton estate’s new health centre moves a step closer

Wolverhampton estate’s new health centre moves a step closer

Supporting image for story: Winter plans to safeguard vulnerable adults in Wolverhampton drawn up by council bosses

Winter plans to safeguard vulnerable adults in Wolverhampton drawn up by council bosses

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