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A £2.75 million investment in modern HR, payroll and finance systems has been approved.

Council Leader Bella Sankey and Wish ward Councillor Paul Nann visited the site of former Knoll House to see the emerging layout of new supported-living scheme.

Preparations for the start of phase 3 of the Valley Gardens project will continue next week.

Our Youth Employment Hub will be running for another year following a funding award from the Department for Work and Pensions. The hub helps young people explore education, training and employment opportunities.

The council's chief executive has announced a new leadership structure which will be in place for the new year.

Wednesday 20 November marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, honouring the memory of people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

Councillors have agreed to close Homewood College, a small specialist school for 11- to 16-year-olds with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, at the end of the year.

Work to restore the first 28 arches and build a new, fully accessible lift will start on site on Monday 18 November.

2025 looks set to be an exciting year for residents and visitors to the city, as a fun-filled programme of family friendly events is unveiled.

We were so thrilled to welcome rugby star and Red Rose Jess Breach to the city this morning, that we re-named the beach in her honour!