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Press releases - 2007

December
	Bentley Bridge clean up - 31 Dec Council staff dish up festive treat - 31 Dec Leader’s New Year Message - 31 Dec New year guided walk in West Park - 27 Dec Alan Hart is new city Alderman - 21 Dec Improvement work at leisure centre - 21 Dec Plasma display screen stolen from Central Library - 21 Dec Message of thanks from Councillor Pat Byrne - 21 Dec Residents take notice of new ways to share information - 21 Dec Leisure centres complete quest for success - 20 Dec Success of Christmas memorial service - 20 Dec Gifts and food for homeless people are stolen - 19 Dec Danish student takes home fond memories of Wolverhampton - 17 Dec Actors send out Christmas message with a difference - 17 Dec Household refuse collections and recycling arrangements for Christmas and new year 2007/2008 - 14 Dec Urban Park goes on despite Lottery setback - 13 Dec Revised training and testing for taxi drivers in new year - 13 Dec People needed to care for older children - 13 Dec Anti drink driving campaign 2007 - 13 Dec One-man Dickens' Christmas carol performance - 13 Dec Lord Coe opens Aldersley athletics track - 11 Dec Celebration of learners’ achievements - 11 Dec Marathon events pay out to local charities - 11 Dec Park renovations on song - 11 Dec Continental Christmas market - 11 Dec Energy saving initiative sheds light on community matters - 10 Dec Floral festive gifts go on sale - 10 Dec Streetscene enforcement campaign - 7 Dec Budget update 2007 - 7 Dec Teenage pregnancy campaign - 7 Dec Light a candle to remember a loved one - 7 Dec First birthday celebrations for Wolverhampton swimming and fitness centre - 6 Dec Work placements on offer in Hungary and Poland - 6 Dec Heathfield Park local neighbourhood partnership annual review celebrations - 6 Dec Countdown to Continental Christmas market - 5 Dec Council's charity gift appeal - 5 Dec Construction work underway at £6.5 million new school - 5 Dec City voices reach London - 5 Dec Improvement in Wolverhampton GCSE results - 5 Dec Farmers' Market brought forward - 3 Dec

November
	Healthy living centre opens - 30 Nov Neighbourhood partnership branches out again with gift to school - 30 Nov Whitmore Reans library to receive new lighting - 29 Nov Man of many faces to show Wolverhampton the stars - 29 Nov Adult social care services improving - 29 Nov People-power pledge for Interchange - 28 Nov Winter safety tips for paper delivery boys and girls - 27 Nov School children urge everyone to vote 'UP' - 27 Nov Schools presented with awards for excellence in ICT - 27 Nov Carers encouraged to claim financial help - 27 Nov Bilston craft gallery's festive shopping experience - 27 Nov Residents moving into supported living scheme - 26 Nov Unsung heroes hailed sporting stars - 26 Nov Play area opened at primary school - 26 Nov Council staff help to raise awareness of bullying issues - 26 Nov Free park and ride for stress-free Christmas shopping - 24 Nov Political rivals join forces to back bid - 24 Nov Homelessness service celebrates second birthday - 20 Nov Discover the treasures of West Park - 19 Nov Magical history tour - 19 Nov Give a gnome a Christmas home - 19 Nov Mobile technology initiative given national recognition - 16 Nov Partnership celebrates a successful first year - 16 Nov Light a candle to remember a loved one - 16 Nov Wolverhampton shines after Christmas lights switch-on - 15 Nov Guided history walk at Springvale Park - 15 Nov SCALA award win for Wolverhampton primary school - 14 Nov Single status statement from Councillor Roger Lawrence, leader of Wolverhampton City Council - 14 Nov Tettenhall Christmas lights switch-on - 14 Nov Notice of temporary road closures – Ettingshall Road and Manor Road - 13 Nov Christmas star dedication at Northycote Farm - 13 Nov Agencies tackle abuse of adults - 13 Nov Gym given tonic - 9 Nov National Consumer Week advice from trading standards - 9 Nov Online car buying tips during National Consumer Week - 9 Nov Doorstep selling advice for National Consumer Week - 9 Nov English students prove they are pass masters - 8 Nov Adult education staff put children's needs first - 8 Nov Wolverhampton switches-on to a bright Christmas - 8 Nov Toy library's birthday celebrations - 8 Nov Two stars unlock multi million pound funding for home improvements - 8 Nov Funeral arrangements for Mr Stawinoga - 7 Nov Thousands of people use anti-social behaviour reporting line to make their voices heard - 7 Nov Clocks return to Molineux Hotel - 7 Nov Speed dating with a difference - 6 Nov Tettenhall library to recieve a facelift - 5 Nov City council helps care workers boost their skills base - 5 Nov

October
	Building schools for the future programme moves forward - 31 Oct Learners open box of tricks - 31 Oct Kick-Start for home improvement loans - 31 Oct Firework safety 2007 - 30 Oct Celebrations as Wolverhampton Libraries gain Lottery funding for new Wednesfield Library - 30 Oct Mr Stawinoga - 29 Oct Archive exhibition for Remembrance Day - 29 Oct Local History Symposium - 26 Oct Remembrance Sunday 2007 - 26 Oct Project tackling youth homelessness launched - 25 Oct Three million pounds for road safety and jam-busting schemes - 25 Oct Calling all pop pickers - 24 Oct The great democracy debate - 24 Oct Places available on baby first aid course - 24 Oct A Million People: Black Country as an Urban Park – ambitious project makes shortlist for TV vote - 23 Oct Safeguarding adults week - 22 Oct Powerful play highlights slave trade - 22 Oct Hidden treasures - adult learners help rewrite art history - 22 Oct Improving travel choice in the West Midlands - 22 Oct University professor to present Einstein lecture at Wolverhampton school - 19 Oct Mobile learning funding boost - 19 Oct Service to celebrate diversity - 19 Oct History of valley guided walk at Smestow - 19 Oct Wolverhampton waste collection crew is best in the UK - 18 Oct Council encourages residents to get fit - 18 Oct Christmas festival preparations - 17 Oct Mental health highlighted - 17 Oct City will enjoy explosive Guy Fawkes celebrations - 17 Oct Be safe and be seen walk to school promotion - 15 Oct Jeans for Genes day - 15 Oct Music prize for student winner - 14 Oct Aqua-tastic half term fun for Wolverhampton youngsters - 14 Oct Wolverhampton primary school finalist in National Construction Industry award - 14 Oct Wolverhampton to host international playwork conference - 11 Oct Faye and Emma prepare for epic challenge - 10 Oct New local involvment networks (LINks) for city - 10 Oct Comments sought on conservation area review - 10 Oct The circus is coming to town – Chinese style - 9 Oct New landmark on Wolverhampton skyline - 9 Oct New toilets in Bilston town centre - 9 Oct Oxley and Bushbury North Local Neighbourhood Partnership annual review celebrations - 8 Oct Wolverhampton waste collection crew nominated as best in the UK - 8 Oct Business opportunities in the Baltic States - 8 Oct Nursery staff and visitors dreaming of a green Christmas - 5 Oct Over 50s learners encouraged to help shape strategy - 3 Oct Bilston East Partnership takes a journey back to the future - 3 Oct Mayor's silent screen cinema classic - 3 Oct Wolverhampton waste partnership gains national award - 2 Oct Black and Minority Ethnic Housing Action Plan launch - 2 Oct Latest strike in battle against kerb-crawlers - 2 Oct New bins to tackle gum and cigarettes - 2 Oct Autumn entertainment programme has the 'WoW' factor - 2 Oct Mayor calls for support for Poppy Appeal - 1 Oct

September
	Priorities unveiled for Low Hill and the Scotlands - 28 Sep Celebrating 60 years of meals on wheels - 28 Sep Success of nappy campaign - 28 Sep National reading initiative launched in Wolverhampton - 27 Sep Wolverhampton carers save country £400 million - 26 Sep Change in legal age to buy tobacco - 24 Sep Fostering drop-in shop to re-open - 24 Sep Cabinet member praises community effort - 24 Sep Frankie joins list of funnymen appearing at Civic Hall - 24 Sep Course prepares students for international language qualification - 21 Sep ‘Orphan sites’ project extended across Wolverhampton - 20 Sep Five generations help Ira celebrate 100th birthday - 20 Sep Ettingshall ward residents invited to have say - 18 Sep New beverage carton recycling scheme is first for Wolverhampton - 18 Sep Council in new commitment to animal welfare - 18 Sep Fun-filled unity day planned for Low Hill and The Scotlands - 18 Sep Minister praises schools' achievement - 18 Sep Let us entertain you - 18 Sep Crowe movie helps highlight mental health issues - 17 Sep Anyone for tennis? - 17 Sep Mayor hosts allotment prize presentation - 14 Sep City volunteer centre highlighted at international seminar - 14 Sep Ramble on the reserve at Smestow Valley - 14 Sep Caribbean-inspired performers at Pendeford - 14 Sep Melting pot market comes to Wolverhampton - 14 Sep Education staff spread the word - 14 Sep Attention all craft workers - 13 Sep Ira has 100 reasons to celebrate - 13 Sep Award recognises school's commitment to the arts - 13 Sep Viv takes the plunge to swim ‘English Channel’ - 13 Sep Masters pass on tips to aspiring artists - 13 Sep Darts tournament on target to be a big hit - 11 Sep £300 million approval for building schools for the future - 11 Sep Still time for adults to enrol - 11 Sep Government Report endorses Black Country Plans for long term regeneration - 10 Sep Wolverhampton among top places in the UK for business - 10 Sep £5.5 Million New School Welcomes Pupils - 10 Sep Personalised learning initiative bags national industry award - 7 Sep Park village recycling initiative - 7 Sep Images recall Bilston's industrial heyday - 7 Sep Swimming scheme makes a splash - 6 Sep Cabinet asked to authorise market review - 5 Sep Comments sought on conservation area review - 5 Sep Carers film gets web premiere - 4 Sep City council staff among marathon fundraisers - 4 Sep New air quality website - 3 Sep

August
	Gary offers top tips to aspiring musicians - 31 Aug New leisure centre proves a splash hit - 29 Aug Healthy walking challenge for Wolverhampton firms - 29 Aug Young sports stars shine - 24 Aug Wetland wildlife guided walk at Smestow Valley local nature reserve - 24 Aug Annual electric blanket safety checks - 23 Aug Fostering team get ready for marathon cycling effort - 23 Aug Exhibition explores how trade shaped Bilston - 22 Aug Bins collected as normal on late summer bank holiday Monday, 27 August - 20 Aug £30m boost for care and health project - 20 Aug Bantock scoops another award - 17 Aug Visually impaired open day at Wolverhampton library - 16 Aug Consultation on Waste Management Strategy - 16 Aug Maltings Woodcraft opens - 15 Aug City dairy fined £10,000 - 14 Aug Commedian Alan Carr presents his Wednesday night project - 14 Aug Council targets sticky problem - 14 Aug David in race to raise charity cash - 14 Aug Continued commitment to a weekly domestic refuse collection service - 13 Aug Travelwise celebrity lookalikes appeal - 13 Aug Open day aims to dispel cremation myths - 13 Aug £1.5m respite centre opens - 10 Aug Wolverhampton Development Company chief executive appointed - 9 Aug Craftsmen turn their hand to new venture - 9 Aug Neighbourhood partnership helps to cut crime - 8 Aug Londonderry exchange trip - 8 Aug Local talent to be showcased at Krash birthday event - 8 Aug Darts superstars follow boxers into Civic Hall - 6 Aug Carers find `me time’ through art - 6 Aug Planning for the future - 3 Aug Past masters wanted for history show - 3 Aug Licensing review hearing, Duke of York, Wednesfield Road - 2 Aug New guide to Wolverhampton attracts attention - 2 Aug Moving the goalposts - 1 Aug Market review under discussion - 1 Aug

July
	Latest review of polling districts - 31 Jul Penn Hall School finalist in National Lottery awards - 31 Jul Comments sought on reviewed licensing policy - 30 Jul Bat and Moth night at Smestow Valley nature reserve - 30 Jul Wolverhampton Entertains competition winners announced - 27 Jul Parents pick up new skills - 26 Jul Family fun day in Bilston - 25 Jul City Council team manager beats the elements to raise money for hospice - 24 Jul Scores on the Doors made easy - 23 Jul Writing on the wall for graffiti in Wolverhampton - 20 Jul Harry Potter arrives in Wolverhampton - 20 Jul BIG Wild Read Launch in Wolverhampton - 20 Jul Guided summer stroll - 19 Jul Places still available on adult education courses - 19 Jul Centre gives carers a break - 19 Jul Louisa has 104 reasons to celebrate - 19 Jul Summer holiday sports schemes - 19 Jul Wolverhampton school preparing for book quiz final - 17 Jul Wolverhampton's splashtastic summer - 17 Jul Bantock scoops national award - 17 Jul Council welcomes support of schools adjudicator - 17 Jul Small lottery registration reminder - 16 Jul Funding sources at the touch of a button - 16 Jul Consultation on future of Ettingshall Primary School - 13 Jul Views sought on help for voluntary sector - 13 Jul Council to conduct safety checks on 17,000 gravestones - 13 Jul Butterfly ramble - guided walk - 12 Jul Neighbourhood partnership branches out with gift to school - 11 Jul Mayor inaugurates international forum - 10 Jul Child Employment Law reminder - 10 Jul City council team manager preparing for charity trek - 9 Jul Youth offending team inspection - 7 Jul Chance to get back in the classroom - 6 Jul Annual Local Government Ombudsman letter 2006/07 - 6 Jul Work starts on £15 Million new school scheme - 4 Jul New housing allocations policy - 4 Jul Wolverhampton Mayor greets Polish counterpart - 4 Jul Recognition for Wolverhampton healthy schools - 4 Jul Royal Estate recycling initiative - 3 Jul Whats on where guide highlights great choice of summer entertainment - 3 Jul Smokefree trailer to stop at City Show - 3 Jul Short story competition for teenagers - 3 Jul Partnership work is improving quality of life in Wolverhampton - 3 Jul Strict enforcement of parking regulations - 2 Jul Heath Town estate management board statement - 2 Jul

June

Wolverhampton development company chairman appointed - 29 Jun

Gambling license reminder to businesses - 28 Jun

Black Country routes into work training and careers event - 28 Jun

Foster carers' celebration - 27 jun

Counting Down to the Black Country Youth Games - 26 Jun

Extended Shopmobility service for city show - 25 Jun

New city cycle map for Wolverhampton - 25 Jun

Smokefree legislation comes into force this sunday - 25 Jun

New Quality Standard for Wolverhampton Schools - 22 Jun

More Wolverhampton Entertains competition winners announced - 22 Jun

Hungarian and Polish teachers to visit Wolverhampton - 22 Jun

Ramble on the reserve - a guided walk at Smestow Valley - 22 Jun

Council director lands top department of health job - 21 Jun

Smokefree trailer to stop at sporting event - 20 Jun

‘Quick reads’ for new city college readers group - 19 Jun

Places available on baby emergency first aid course - 19 Jun

Figures highlight improvements to road safety - 19 Jun