Residents of the Merry Hill area of Wolverhampton are being invited to have their say about community provision in the ward.

The City of Wolverhampton Council has commissioned local organisation The Engage Trust to conduct an online survey and speak to residents face-to-face about their ideas.

It seeks residents' views about how existing assets within the community can be enhanced and supported, as well as what new developments may be needed to enhance the local area for the whole community.

It was launched after recent work in the ward identified Merry Hill as having some of the poorest levels of provision for young people in the city – and some of the highest need for such provision.

Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Digital and Community, said: "Merry Hill has network of assets such as groups, schools and places of worship which all play a pivotal role in the life of the community.

"Our goal is to enhance these existing assets and seek a consensus of local residents by addressing two fundamental questions: What aspects of the area do you enjoy most?; And how can we make it even better for you by adding or adapting of physical structures within the local area?

"If you live in Merry Hill, I’d urge you take part in this important consultation.”

Residents can take part in the consultation by visiting Merry Hill & Warstones Engagement Survey. There are three surveys, one for primary age children, one for secondary age children and one for adults, each of which are open until Friday 11 October, 2024.