Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Wolverhampton South West.
Votes more often than 92% of MPs.
Warinder Juss
Labour PartyWarinder Juss is the Labour MP for Wolverhampton West, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Positive coverage
“Wolverhampton MP co-hosts chess tournament for local schools” — Express & Star
“Wolves Foundation showcases Futures Hub programme supporting residents into work” — Express & Star
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Centred on Wolverhampton. Population 114,422.
Four charged in connection with 'China line' drug dealing operation
Birmingham Mail · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£34,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,795
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
59
30 primary, 9 secondary, 20 other
Total Income Tax▼
£266m
from 53,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,390
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£5,000
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
45.6
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
62.8%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city — 112,552 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
9 councillors across 9 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakenhall | Labour Party | Sally Green | May 2024 |
| Bushbury North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Simon Bennett | May 2024 |
| Graiseley | Labour Party | Jacqueline Maria Sweetman | May 2024 |
| Merry Hill | Labour Party | Ben Evans | May 2024 |
| Oxley | Labour Party | Barbara McGarrity | May 2024 |
| Park | Labour Party | Muhammad Nasim | May 2024 |
| Penn | Conservative and Unionist Party | Paul Singh | May 2024 |
| Tettenhall Regis | Conservative and Unionist Party | Udey Singh | May 2024 |
| Tettenhall Wightwick | Conservative and Unionist Party | Sally Garner | May 2024 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 19,331 | 44.3% | |
| Con | 11,463 | 26.3% | |
| Ref | 6,078 | 13.9% | |
| Green | 2,550 | 5.8% | |
| Ind | 1,395 | 3.2% | |
| LD | 1,376 | 3.1% | |
| Ind | 888 | 2.0% | |
| WPB | 576 | 1.3% |
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West Midlands Police charged four men in connection with a county lines drug operation called the 'China line' operating in Walsall, following raids in Birmingham and Walsall. Three of the defendants are appearing before Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court, indicating direct relevance to the wider Black Country area served by Wolverhampton West.
A Rics survey reveals the UK housing market is experiencing significant weakness, with buyer enquiries at their lowest since August 2023 and expectations of house price falls in the coming months. A Rics member operating in Wolverhampton and Birmingham is quoted highlighting how rising mortgage rates have particularly hit first-time buyers in the region.
A 62-year-old Wordsley man, Paul Roberts, was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison at Wolverhampton Crown Court for eleven serious sexual offences against children, including gross indecency and indecent assault. The conviction ensures the protection of local children from a dangerous offender in the community.
A 19-year-old from Wolverhampton, Nathan Edmunds, suffered a collapsed lung caused by heavy vaping and is now warning other teenagers about the dangers. The case highlights a significant health risk affecting young people in the constituency, with Nathan urging peers to quit vaping before experiencing similar medical emergencies.
New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton has been downgraded from 'good' to 'inadequate' for emergency services by the Care Quality Commission following a November 2025 inspection. The report identified serious safety concerns including inadequate staffing, poor communication of safety updates, and instances of patient harm, though the trust has begun implementing improvements.
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Wolverhampton following a police chase after a suspected burglary at a charity shop on Victoria Street. Leon Bailey has been charged with burglary and faces additional charges relating to thefts and assault at other local shops.
A major fire at the grade II listed former Sunbeam Works factory in Wolverhampton in January caused extensive damage, with the roof collapsing and multiple walls damaged. A planning application seeks permission to clear fire debris and temporarily secure the building to allow surveys and assessment of the historic site's future restoration.
Wolverhampton West MP Warinder Juss co-hosted a chess tournament for local schools at The Royal School Wolverhampton, with eight schools competing. The event highlights chess's educational benefits for developing critical thinking, resilience, and confidence in young people, with plans to expand chess programs across the constituency.
An 11-year-old girl from Wolverhampton created handwritten positive messages that have been transformed into a permanent mural by the City of Wolverhampton Council on Chesterton Road. The initiative demonstrates community spirit and mental wellbeing support, with council leadership praising the effort to spread kindness across the city.
Wolverhampton Council has implemented a three-year Public Spaces Protection Order at Bentley Bridge Retail and Leisure Park to reduce violence and anti-social behaviour, following strong public consultation support. The order gives police powers to disperse groups of three or more people and remove face coverings used to disguise identity, targeting youth-related incidents that have increased in recent years.
Wolverhampton Council is launching a major pothole repair and road resurfacing programme across the city, including specific work on Ring Road St George's, Chapel Ash, Wobaston Road, and other key routes. The £10 million investment aims to address years of complaints about poor road conditions exacerbated by winter weather and repair backlogs.
Four pubs and clubs in Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire have won Wolverhampton CAMRA's 2026 Pubs and Club of the Year awards following a voting process by members. The winners, three of which retained their 2025 titles, will now progress to county and regional rounds of the national competition.
Train services between Wolverhampton and Walsall were cancelled due to a fallen tree blocking the railway at Penkridge. West Midlands Railway has arranged alternative transport including buses, trams, and rail replacement coaches to mitigate disruption for commuters.
Wolverhampton Council plans to illuminate St Peter's Gardens and the Art Gallery at night to improve safety, deter anti-social behaviour, and boost the evening economy in the city centre. The £19 million scheme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will be installed in summer and complements broader city centre improvements.
A sophisticated cocaine trafficking gang operating across the UK, with its organiser Shahrukh Hummayiun based in Wolverhampton, has been dismantled and sentenced to a combined 30 years and 5 months in prison. The network distributed over 170 kilos of high-purity cocaine worth £13.6 million between April and August 2022 before being caught when a courier was stopped in London.
Wolverhampton's health authorities are surveying parents about toddler developmental checks offered through the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme to identify barriers to access and improve service engagement. The review, conducted at Family Hubs or via home visits, focuses on child health and development for children aged 2-2.5 years.
Three Wolverhampton residents were part of a major cocaine smuggling network that supplied over 170kg of drugs worth £13.6 million across the UK between April and August 2022. The gang members received sentences totalling over 30 years in prison following investigation by the National Crime Agency and Metropolitan Police.
A regional crime report documenting severe murder cases from the West Midlands over the past five years, with multiple offenders receiving sentences requiring imprisonment until 2050 or beyond. Several cases involve victims or perpetrators from Wolverhampton, including a rape-murder near a Wolverhampton park, a homophobic killing in Wolverhampton, a burglary-murder of a Wolverhampton pensioner, and a house fire killing in Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton is experiencing a 73.5% increase in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and rising numbers receiving Education, Health and Care Plans, prompting parents to launch a new SEND Wolves Forum to demand better involvement in service provision. The council acknowledges budget and workforce pressures while preparing for government SEND reforms, with parents highlighting gaps including language barriers affecting Asian families and the need for improved support matching diagnostic improvements.
Wolverhampton is hosting its 2026 Vaisakhi festival on May 3 at West Park, expecting thousands of visitors for this important Sikh celebration featuring entertainment, food, performances, and a parade. The council and local businesses are supporting the event, with road closures in place to manage traffic and ensure safety.
Wolverhampton City Council has approved plans to use compulsory purchase powers to acquire the derelict former Beatties department store on Victoria Street, which has sat empty since 2019. The council aims to force redevelopment of the iconic building into over 300 flats and commercial space after the current owner Eden Property Group failed to deliver on planning permission granted in 2021.
A Canadian book about Thompson, Manitoba's Spirit Way wolf art trail recognizes its connection to Wolverhampton's successful 2017 'Wolves in Wolves' sculpture trail, which brought over 100,000 visitors and £2 million to the city. The article highlights the cultural bridge created between the two cities through shared wolf symbolism and public art, while noting that Wolverhampton City Council has declined to repeat the project despite its success and lower cost compared to similar initiatives nationally.
Wolves Foundation launched the Foundation Futures Hub at Molineux, a weekly employment support programme helping Wolverhampton residents into training and work, delivered in partnership with the DWP and City of Wolverhampton Council. The event was attended by local MPs including Warinder Juss, alongside Pat McFadden (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions) and other stakeholders, showcasing six months of successful project delivery.
West Midlands Police conducted a County Lines intensification week in Wolverhampton, resulting in 16 arrests, 10 charges, and significant seizures of drugs, weapons, and cash. The operation combined enforcement with community safeguarding efforts, including school visits, faith organisation training, and support for vulnerable individuals exploited by gangs.
A 74-year-old self-proclaimed psychic based in Wolverhampton has admitted to sexually assaulting two women between 2018 and 2022. The case highlights criminal activity by someone operating in the local area, with sentencing expected in April.
The article reports on Eid ul-Fitr celebrations across the Black Country, specifically mentioning Jamia Masjid Aqsa in Wolverhampton and noting that 14,489 Muslims (5.5% of Wolverhampton's population) will observe the festival on March 20, 2026. It provides context on the religious significance of Eid and how local Muslim communities celebrate.
Two new railway stations opened today in Willenhall and Darlaston in the Black Country, restoring rail connections lost for six decades and improving transport links to Wolverhampton, Birmingham, and beyond. The £185m project is expected to boost access to jobs, education, and leisure while reducing pressure on local roads.
A light-hearted feature comparing Black Country and Birmingham identities, cultural differences, and regional pride through interviews with Dudley shoppers. The article explores local dialect, personality traits, and regional loyalty in the West Midlands.
The Gentlemen Songsters choir has rehearsed the Black Country Anthem ahead of the Black Country Festival in July, as part of their 'Road to Abbey Road' project. The choir will perform the anthem at Abbey Road Studios on June 15 to record a single and raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.
A Wolverhampton private hire venue, Vaal & Vaal in Chapel Ash, retained its licence after a licensing committee hearing following a serious incident in January where a man was left unconscious in a fight during an unauthorised late-night party. The council imposed stricter conditions including CCTV, incident logs, and registered door staff requirements, though the venue's owners showed concerning lack of responsibility and knowledge of licensing obligations.
A 21-year-old Wolverhampton man accused of involvement in a March 2025 drive-by shooting that killed Neo Graham testified in Wolverhampton Crown Court, claiming he was surprised to learn of the shooting and was elsewhere conducting drug deals. The case involves multiple defendants from Wolverhampton and Birmingham with serious charges including murder, firearm offences, and drug supply.
City of Wolverhampton Council has awarded a £20m contract to Keon Homes to build 79 new bungalows and maisonettes across Bushbury, Wednesfield and other areas, replacing 99 defective 75-year-old pre-fabricated bungalows suffering from structural issues. This is the second phase of a major housing replacement programme that forms part of the council's broader £1bn framework to replace over 4,000 outdated pre-fab homes.
Wolverhampton city centre partners are investing £200,000 in safety measures to boost the night-time economy, including expanding the Safe Haven service to operate every weekend, increasing CCTV coverage, and enhancing Night Guardian patrols. These initiatives follow feedback from residents and businesses during development of the council's 'Night Vision' strategy.
A taxi driver has lost his court appeal against Wolverhampton Council's revocation of his private hire licence for using illegal ghost plates on his vehicle. The case highlights Wolverhampton Council's proactive enforcement of taxi licensing standards and their investment in specialist detection technology to protect public safety.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's 2025 pantomime Sleeping Beauty has received three nominations at the UK Pantomime Awards, recognising its locally-produced talent and critical acclaim. The production has been praised for championing local talent and receiving 25 five-star reviews.
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