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

 

Press releases - October 2007

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Building schools for the future programme moves forward - 31 Oct
 Proposals that will help secure up to £300 million of investment in Wolverhampton’s secondary schools have moved a significant step forward.
Learners open box of tricks - 31 Oct
 A box packed with intriguing artefacts has arrived at Wolverhampton Adult Education Service to help raise the profile of arts and crafts among its adult learners.
Kick-Start for home improvement loans - 31 Oct
 Wolverhampton City Council is working with the regional housing board to provide a unique home improvement loan scheme.
Firework safety 2007 - 30 Oct
 Council trading standards officers are reminding everyone of key safety measures to follow this Bonfire Night is a safe and enjoyable experience.
Celebrations as Wolverhampton Libraries gain Lottery funding for new Wednesfield Library - 30 Oct
 The Big Lottery’s Community Library Fund has awarded Wolverhampton libraries £1,497,297.
Mr Stawinoga - 29 Oct
 Everyone is very saddened to hear of the death of Josef Stawinoga.
Archive exhibition for Remembrance Day - 29 Oct
 Archivists will commemorate the sacrifice made by a nation at war with a special exhibition to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Local History Symposium - 26 Oct
 Historians are being encouraged to sign up to an event which aims to unlock secrets from Wolverhampton’s past.
Remembrance Sunday 2007 - 26 Oct
 The city's Observance of Remembrance will take place on 11 November 2007 and will feature a Drumhead Service in St. Peter's Square followed by a service in St. Peter's Collegiate Church.
Project tackling youth homelessness launched - 25 Oct
 A service aimed at helping prevent young people from becoming homeless has been launched.
Three million pounds for road safety and jam-busting schemes - 25 Oct
 More than £3 million will be invested into a raft of new schemes to improve road safety and traffic flow around Wolverhampton, the city council announced today, Thursday, 25 October 2007.
Calling all pop pickers - 24 Oct
 Wolverhampton youngsters can wow their peers at a pop music quiz being held at Spring Vale Library this Saturday, 27 October.
The great democracy debate - 24 Oct
 Wolverhampton’s citizens are invited to take part in the Great Democracy Debate, one of many activities organised for the Local Democracy Campaign.
Places available on baby first aid course - 24 Oct
 Sessions which could save a baby’s life are being held at a Wolverhampton leisure centre.
A Million People: Black Country as an Urban Park – ambitious project makes shortlist for TV vote - 23 Oct
 Leaders of ‘A Million People: Black Country as an Urban Park’ are celebrating after the ambitious environmental regeneration project was short-listed.
Safeguarding adults week - 22 Oct
 Most vulnerable adults suffering abuse do so at the hands of a family member - that’s the stark warning from members of the councils Adult Protection Unit, who will be raising awareness of the help available to combat the problem during Safeguarding Adults Week starting Monday, 12 Nov.
Powerful play highlights slave trade - 22 Oct
 A powerful drama about the slave trade will be performed in Wolverhampton on Saturday, 27 October.
Hidden treasures - adult learners help rewrite art history - 22 Oct
 The result of an innovative collaboration between Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Wolverhampton Adult Education Service (AES) goes on show next week.
Improving travel choice in the West Midlands - 22 Oct
 Business leaders in Wolverhampton are being invited to a free one-day conference to look at alternative ways of getting to and from work.
University professor to present Einstein lecture at Wolverhampton school - 19 Oct
 A lecture entitled Einstein’s Gravitational Waves - A New Breakthrough will be presented at a Wolverhampton school.
Mobile learning funding boost - 19 Oct
 Up to 350 learners and staff across Wolverhampton are to benefit from the announcement of a successful bid to develop mobile learning technology.
Service to celebrate diversity - 19 Oct
 People of all ages and faiths from across Wolverhampton will come together at a special annual multi-faith celebration in the city
History of valley guided walk at Smestow - 19 Oct
 Local residents are invited to join the ranger at Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve next Tuesday 23 October, for a guided walk.
Wolverhampton waste collection crew is best in the UK - 18 Oct
 A waste collection crew from Wolverhampton has been recognised as the best in the country after winning a prestigious, national award.
Council encourages residents to get fit - 18 Oct
 Wolverhampton City Council is launching new passes which aim to help people get fit while ensuring that their wallets also stay in good shape.
Christmas festival preparations - 17 Oct
 Wolverhampton is getting ready to enjoy the festive season as the city gears up for its third popular Christmas Festival.
Mental health highlighted - 17 Oct
 Hundreds of people flocked to a day-long event in Wolverhampton marking World Mental Health Day.
City will enjoy explosive Guy Fawkes celebrations - 17 Oct
 Wolverhampton is set to celebrate Bonfire Night in explosive fashion, with not one, but two city council-organised displays.
Be safe and be seen walk to school promotion - 15 Oct
 Wolverhampton pupils will join schools right across the UK and almost 40 other countries worldwide to mark International Walk to School Month during October.
Jeans for Genes day - 15 Oct
 Generous Wolverhampton City Council staff, eager to ditch their suits, helped to raise more than £1,400 for National Jeans for Genes Day.
Music prize for student winner - 14 Oct
 A new University of Wolverhampton student walked off with a trendy prize after finding out about the city’s thriving entertainment scene.
Aqua-tastic half term fun for Wolverhampton youngsters - 14 Oct
 Youngsters can make a splash this October half-term.
Wolverhampton primary school finalist in National Construction Industry award - 14 Oct
 Wolverhampton’s first new primary school in 30 years is one of just two projects to reach this year’s national final of a prestigious construction industry award.
Wolverhampton to host international playwork conference - 11 Oct
 More than 100 people will attend a prestigious international playwork conference in Wolverhampton organised with the help of the council.
Faye and Emma prepare for epic challenge - 10 Oct
 Council worker Faye Pemberton is pulling on her walking boots to tackle one of the toughest treks in the world.
New local involvment networks (LINks) for city - 10 Oct
 A new independent network of people and organisations across the city which have an interest in health and social care will be set up in Wolverhampton.
Comments sought on conservation area review - 10 Oct
 Wolverhampton residents are being invited to share their thoughts on the Tettenhall Wood conservation area.
The circus is coming to town – Chinese style - 9 Oct
 The circus that changed traditional entertainment forever will explode onto the stage at Wolverhampton Civic Hall in February.
New landmark on Wolverhampton skyline - 9 Oct
 A new landmark has appeared on the Wolverhampton skyline this week.
New toilets in Bilston town centre - 9 Oct
 Wolverhampton Mayor, Councillor Trudy Bowen, together with Cabinet member for Environment, Councillor Pat Byrne, have officially marked the opening of new toilet facilities in Bilston town centre.
Oxley and Bushbury North Local Neighbourhood Partnership annual review celebrations - 8 Oct
 A celebration event takes place next Tuesday, 16 October, to mark the work of Oxley and Bushbury North Local Neighbourhood Partnership (LNP).
Wolverhampton waste collection crew nominated as best in the UK - 8 Oct
 A waste collection crew from Wolverhampton has been nominated as the best in the country for their commitment to providing an excellent service.
Business opportunities in the Baltic States - 8 Oct
 Wolverhampton businesses have a unique opportunity to find out about potential trade links with the Baltic States at an event in the city later this month.
Nursery staff and visitors dreaming of a green Christmas - 5 Oct
 Thoughts are already turning to Christmas at a unique plant nursery run by Wolverhampton City Council.
Over 50s learners encouraged to help shape strategy - 3 Oct
 Wolverhampton residents are being given the chance to share their views on learning opportunities for older people.
Bilston East Partnership takes a journey back to the future - 3 Oct
 A tour of Bilston to explore its past and future will take place to set the scene before a local neighbourhood partnership annual conference this week.
Mayor's silent screen cinema classic - 3 Oct
 A special screening of the classic silent comedy, The General, is one of the highlights of the Mayor’s autumn programme of charity events.
Wolverhampton waste partnership gains national award - 2 Oct
 Wolverhampton’s Waste Management Partnership has won a prestigious national award for excellence in customer service, continuous improvement and innovation.
Black and Minority Ethnic Housing Action Plan launch - 2 Oct
 An action plan which aims to ensure that black and minority ethnic residents get fair housing services that meet their needs was launched by Wolverhampton City Council and its partners today.
Latest strike in battle against kerb-crawlers - 2 Oct
 New giant posters have gone up at locations across Wolverhampton in the latest strike of the city’s battle against kerb-crawlers.
New bins to tackle gum and cigarettes - 2 Oct
 New-style ‘smartbins’ have been installed in Wolverhampton city centre for people to discard their chewing gum and cigarette butts. Twenty three of the eye-catching bins have been mounted on lamp-posts in Dudley Street and Queen Street.
Autumn entertainment programme has the 'WoW' factor - 2 Oct
 A packed programme of events promises to keep Wolverhampton residents and visitors entertained right up to Christmas.
Mayor calls for support for Poppy Appeal - 1 Oct
 Wolverhampton Mayor, Councillor Trudy Bowen, is calling for the city’s support for this year’s Poppy Appeal which starts at the end of the month on Saturday, 27 October.
  
 
 
 
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