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Home > Council, government and democracy > Your council > Council documents > Press office > Press releases > 2007 > February

 

Press releases - February 2007

Click on the links below to read press releases for February 2007.

 

  
 
Spring clean for Wolverhampton library - 28 Feb
 Ashmore Park Library will be closed from next Monday, March 5th, until Thursday, March 8th, whilst re-carpeting takes place.
Loxdale recycling initiative - 28 Feb
 Residents in Loxdale are being urged to get involved in a Neighbourhood Recycling Initiative this weekend.
Sites for new care centres endorsed - 28 Feb
 The location of six new social care and health centres in Wolverhampton which will bring services closer to home for local people.
Education watchdogs praise Wolverhampton schools - 27 Feb
 Another six Wolverhampton schools have been praised by Government inspectors - highlighting the quality of education in the city.
New website supports Joint Area Review - 23 Feb
 A new Joint Area Review website has been created by Wolverhampton City Council’s Children and Young People Service.
Recruitment drive puts Wolverhampton on the map - 23 Feb
 Wolverhampton council staff will be putting the city on the map at a jobs fair aimed at people looking for work in social care or a career move.
Fair access to care - Revised elegibility criteria - 22 Feb
 Wolverhampton residents who may need social care services will be assessed under revised rules which will promote independence and save money, if proposals to Cabinet are approved next week (Wednesday, February 28th).
Charges for home care services to rise - 22 Feb
 Charges for home care services arranged by Wolverhampton City Council are set to rise for most people in line with the annual rate of inflation.
Changes to Social Care transport provision - 22 Feb
 A drive to promote independence and health for vulnerable adults in Wolverhampton by changing the way social care transport is provided is set to be a
St David's Day poetry - 22 Feb
 Members of the city’s poetry readers’ group will be performing favourite Welsh poems to commemorate St David’s Day on Saturday, March 3rd.
Czech-in to business seminar - 22 Feb
 Wolverhampton City Council and UK Trade and Investment are holding a breakfast seminar to promote business opportunities within the Czech Republic.
Wolverhampton assessed as a 3 star council by CPA - 22 Feb
 The Audit Commission, the organisation responsible for delivering judgements on the performance of local councils, has awarded Wolverhampton City Council a rating of 3 stars.
Abolition of slavery 200th anniversary commemoration - 21 Feb
 Leading organisations across the city will be staging from this month a programme of cultural events in Wolverhampton throughout the year.
Services transformed to help people with a learning disability - 21 Feb
 Plans which aim to give people with a learning disability in Wolverhampton more choice and independence in their lives were given the green light.
Appeal for shared carers - 20 Feb
 People who would like to foster but do not feel able to commit themselves seven days a week are being urged to consider becoming a shared carer.
Leader's statement - Budget and Council tax 2007/08 - 20 Feb
 The Labour Group today announced (Tuesday 20 February 2007) they are recommending an overall Council Tax increase of 4.8%.
Switch off before you drive off - 19 Feb
 Motorists are being reminded that it is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone when driving as new legislation is introduced to increase penalties.
Historic greengrocers back to former glory - 16 Feb
 A much-loved and historic Wolverhampton greengrocers, which was gutted by fire last year, has reopened for business - to the delight of local people.
Lend a helping hand with park bird boxes - 15 Feb
 People can help rangers put up bird boxes in a Wolverhampton park next Thursday (FEB 22). Volunteers are needed to assist the team at Phoenix Park.
Wolverhampton libraries' music launch party - 15 Feb
 As this week’s Brits Awards celebrated all that was good about the British music scene staff at Wolverhampton’s Central Library.
Be your own boss at Wolverhampton indoor market - 15 Feb
 Budding entrepreneurs are being offered the chance to make their mark at the Wolverhampton city centre’s indoor market.
Wolverhampton entertains on MySpace - 14 Feb
 All the latest information on the exciting range of entertainment events in Wolverhampton is now available by going to a new page on one of the world’s most popular social networking sites.
Temporary closure of swimming pools at Bilston leisure centre - 14 Feb
 The installation of a water meter will mean the temporary closure of the swimming pools at Bilston Leisure Centre on Monday morning (FEB 19).
Chinese new year celebration at Wolverhampton libraries - 14 Feb
 This Sunday (FEB 18) marks the Chinese New Year – the year of the pig, and Wolverhampton’s libraries have something to celebrate too.
Spring clean for Wednesfield library - 14 Feb
 Another Wolverhampton library is to be refurbished at the end of this month.
Preparations underway for Stafford Road Red Route - 12 Feb
 A main road into Wolverhampton city centre will be designated as a Red Route route this spring in an effort to improve traffic movement.
Ramble at Smestow Valley - 9 Feb
 A ramble will take place around Wolverhampton’s historic Smestow Valley Nature Reserve next week. The stroll will be led by a city council ranger.
Citizen satisfaction with critical services is improving - 8 Feb
 Wolverhampton residents’ satisfaction with key council services is improving according to the latest results of the Best Value Performance Indicator Survey of citizens which Government requires councils to conduct every three years.
New chapter in healthy eating at baby+ clubs - 7 Feb
 Wolverhampton libraries’ youngest borrowers are being encouraged to choose healthy options as part of changes to Baby+ Clubs across the city.
Visitors flock to Wolverhampton libraries for bird box building sessions - 7 Feb
 Visitors to Wolverhampton libraries are enjoying the opportunity to make bird boxes for their gardens during the service’s first Green Week.
February free-ze at Wolverhampton's libraries - 7 Feb
 Wolverhampton residents are being encouraged to beat the winter blues by taking advantage of the February Free-ze offer at city libraries.
Operation Ernie: Crackdown on Overloaded Goods Wagons - 7 Feb
 Wolverhampton City Council’s trading standards officers, in conjunction with Bilston Street police station’s road traffic unit.
Half term treasure hunt fun - 5 Feb
 Wolverhampton park rangers have organised three treasure hunts to keep children entertained over half term next week.
Changes to free car parks in Tettenhall - 5 Feb
 From today (MON FEB 5), Wolverhampton City Council will be introducing changes to two free short-stay car parks in Tettenhall.
Sports advisory council trophy awards night - 2 Feb
 Outstanding contributions made by individuals to Wolverhampton’s sporting life have been recognised at the Sports Advisory Council’s annual Memorial Trophies and Awards of Merit presentation event.
Danny races onto the small screen - 2 Feb
 A registered blind Wolverhampton City Council employee who is currently in training for the London Marathon will feature on national TV next week.
Venues go smoke free early - 2 Feb
 Smoking will be prohibited in most indoor public places from July, but several Wolverhampton venues have already gone smoke free in advance of the ban.
Wednesfield library big lottery bid - 1 Feb
 Wolverhampton City Council is preparing a bid for up to £2 million of lottery funding to build a new library in the city.
  
 
 
 
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