Community events aim to curb antisocial behaviour

Family-friendly events and sports sessions will be held across four green spaces in an attempt to prevent antisocial behaviour.

The project, led by Wolverhampton Wanderers' charity Wolves Foundation, aims to fill the areas with "positive activities and a regular community presence".

Wolves Foundation general manager Tom Warren said they were working with community organisations to reclaim the spaces, which have been known for attracting nuisance behaviour.

The first phase will begin this month at Weddell Wynd in Bilston and Chervil Rise/Long Ley in Heath Town, and activities at Peace Green in Whitmore Reans and Tennison Avenue in Bushbury and Low Hill will then follow.

The sessions include arts and cultural workshops, nature activities and youth-focused programmes, with input from residents on what should take place in the areas.

The foundation has secured funding through the Premier League Foundation for the scheme and is also working with the city council.

It is hoped the project will establish a template for communities to participate in similar projects in the city.

"Our open spaces should be places where young people feel safe, welcome and able to be themselves," Warren said.

"Through this initiative, we're working alongside local community organisations to bring positive, visible activity into parks and green spaces that matter to local people. By using activities as a way to connect, we're helping communities reclaim these spaces and build a stronger sense of belonging."

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