Cycling and walking on prescription launched in Birmingham and the Black Country to boost health and wellbeing
24/09/2021
People in Birmingham and the Black Country are getting cycling, walking and other physical activity on prescription from their GP to improve both their physical and mental health thanks to a new social prescribing scheme.
08/09/2021
The first plan for the region’s natural environment has been officially launched on the banks of the River Stour highlighting the benefits of nature for our health and wellbeing, recognising the...
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01/09/2021
Wolverhampton’s new Cycling Ambassador, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Hugh Porter MBE, has been sharing his passion for biking by exploring new initiatives to encourage cycling in the city.
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01/09/2021
Voluntary groups who work with children and young people in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to apply for funding to deliver activities, workshops and projects during the October half-term before...
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19/08/2021
Children in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, are enjoying the chance to hone their football skills for the season ahead thanks to a new grass pitch developed as part of major transformation works on the...
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17/08/2021
Major businesses and corporations are being offered the opportunity to become the official sponsor of the region’s popular new cycle hire scheme.
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09/08/2021
A new emotional and wellbeing support service for disabled children, young people and their families is being launched in Wolverhampton.
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04/08/2021
Wolverhampton’s own Commonwealth Games gold medallist Hugh Porter MBE has today been announced as City Cycling Ambassador – exactly 12 months before we host the event’s 2022 cycling time trial.
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03/08/2021
Another chance for Wolverhampton residents to get active and build fitness, supported and encouraged through a free smartphone app
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02/08/2021
The Black Country Consortium Ltd and Active Black Country are working with the Black Country Local Authorities of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and the Canal & River Trust to develop a...
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02/08/2021
Plans to transform a former youth club into a welcoming community hub and church are to get underway after City of Wolverhampton Council officially handed over ownership of the building.
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02/08/2021
Beat the Street players are being invited to Go Wild over the next few days with players encouraged to explore their local parks, waterways and green spaces.
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30/07/2021
Plans to get more people in the West Midlands cycling as part of the legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been given a £2 million boost from the Department for Transport.
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22/07/2021
Street Games, Sported and Access Sport have signed up to IncludeMe, which encourages organisations to improve how they engage with disabled people and those with long-term conditions
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09/07/2021
Young people from Dudley are to benefit from a package of support to give them access to training and career opportunities, thanks to a new youth hub in the Merry Hill Centre.
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09/07/2021
There are less than two weeks to go before the popular physical activity game Beat the Street returns to Wolverhampton.
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