Wolverhampton City Council
With a population of more than 225,000, Wolverhampton is one of the 15 largest cities in England. It’s also one of the most compact, covering just 27 square miles.
A little under a quarter of the city’s population is of black and minority ethnic origin. The Sikh community is the fourth largest in Britain.
To serve this diverse community, Wolverhampton City Council employs over 12,000 people in more than 600 different trades and professions.
Our priorities
The council has built strong relationships with citizens, voluntary and public sector organisations and local businesses. Together we form the Wolverhampton Partnership, which sets four clear priorities for the city:
• we will deliver the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families
• we will make communities safer and stronger
• we will improve the health and well being of our communities
• we will develop sustainable communities.
These priorities are reflected in the council’s corporate plan, updated every three years. By delivering on these priorities, we’ll be well on the way to realising our ambition to be an Excellent Council.
Our values
But our priorities are only part of the story. How we do things is just as important as what we do. People who work for Wolverhampton City Council
• treat each person as an individual
• work to deliver real improvements to the lives of Wolverhampton residents, to visitors and business
• deliver high-quality services that provide value for money, while protecting the environment
• Include people in decisions that affect their lives and in the design of services that meet their needs.