(UK) Wolverhampton: $22M to relocate, expand special school; "will help meet growing demand"

July 22, 2026, Cabinet approves funding for special school plans | City Of Wolverhampton Council

Councillors have approved £16.4m [$22M] proposals to relocate and expand Broadmeadow Special School.

Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet approved funding for the project at their meeting yesterday (Wednesday 22 July, 2026).

The proposals – which are still subject to planning approval from the council and final agreement from the Department for Education – will help meet growing demand for specialist school places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). . . .

"Demand for specialist school places continues to grow and this new school will help ensure that more children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities can access the high-quality support they need. . . .