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Other September press releases

Priorities unveiled for Low Hill and the Scotlands - 28 Sep

Community leaders in the Low Hill and Scotlands areas of Wolverhampton will launch a document listing six key priorities to improve the neighbourhoods

Celebrating 60 years of meals on wheels - 28 Sep

A service which provides a quarter of a million tasty meals to Wolverhampton people every year celebrates its 60th anniversary next week.

Success of nappy campaign - 28 Sep

Waste and recycling chiefs in Wolverhampton reckon that a campaign to get people using real nappies instead of disposables has already prevented a whopping 14 tonnes worth of waste going to landfill.

National reading initiative launched in Wolverhampton - 27 Sep

A national initiative which helps to improve pupils’ reading skills is being launched in Wolverhampton after the city council successfully bid for more than £100,000 to introduce the scheme

Wolverhampton carers save country £400 million - 26 Sep

Carers in Wolverhampton save the country a staggering £400 million a year.

Change in legal age to buy tobacco - 24 Sep

Wolverhampton City Council Trading Standards Officers are currently helping local retailers prepare for the October 1st change in the legal age to buy

Fostering drop-in shop to re-open - 24 Sep

Wolverhampton’s Fostering Drop-in Information Shop will re-open to mark a week-long celebration of foster care in the city.

Cabinet member praises community effort - 24 Sep

Wolverhampton City Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Community Safety has commended the swift action taken by volunteers, church organisations and council officers when a city centre soup kitchen had to close its doors

Frankie joins list of funnymen appearing at Civic Hall - 24 Sep

Mock the Week funnyman Frankie Boyle is the latest big name to get audiences at Wolverhampton Civic Hall laughing

Course prepares students for international language qualification - 21 Sep

Learners have the chance to gain internationally-recognised English language qualifications thanks to Wolverhampton City Council’s Adult Education Service.

‘Orphan sites’ project extended across Wolverhampton - 20 Sep

A project to identify and map problem areas of land in six priority neighbourhoods of Wolverhampton is now to be extended across the whole city.

Five generations help Ira celebrate 100th birthday - 20 Sep

Five generations helped a sprightly great-great-great grandfather mark his 100th birthday this week.

Ettingshall ward residents invited to have say - 18 Sep

Residents from the Ettingshall ward are being given the chance to have a say on the issues that affect the area

New beverage carton recycling scheme is first for Wolverhampton - 18 Sep

Wolverhampton City Council in partnership with Enterprise Plc and in conjunction with Tetra Pak Ltd and the carton industry body ACE UK (Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment), is launching a new beverage carton recycling scheme throughout Wolverhampton this week to give residents the opportunity to recycle even more of their household rubbish.

Council in new commitment to animal welfare - 18 Sep

Wolverhampton City Council has refreshed its commitment to the rights of animals to live free from cruelty and suffering. The authority has just published an updated Animal Welfare Charter to include recent changes in legislation

Minister praises schools' achievement - 18 Sep

Wolverhampton City Council has been congratulated by a Government Minister on the continued improvement in national test results achieved by primary school pupils in the authority area.

Let us entertain you - 18 Sep

New and returning university students are being encouraged to find out about the entertainment choices on offer in Wolverhampton.

Crowe movie helps highlight mental health issues - 17 Sep

Russell Crowe’s portrayal of a man with schizophrenia will help Wolverhampton City Council and Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust highlight World Mental Health Day next month.

Anyone for tennis? - 17 Sep

The Maria Sharapovas and Tim Henmans of tomorrow can hone their skills at a series of tennis coaching sessions in Wolverhampton this autumn.

Mayor hosts allotment prize presentation - 14 Sep

Wolverhampton Mayor, Councillor Trudy Bowen will next week host the Inter-town Allotment Crop Growing Competition prize presentation event.

City volunteer centre highlighted at international seminar - 14 Sep

Wolverhampton Volunteer Centre has been invited to present its work as an example of best practice to an International seminar in the Balkans this weekend.

Ramble on the reserve at Smestow Valley - 14 Sep

Local residents are invited to join the ranger at Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve next Tuesday, September 18th, for a guided walk.

Caribbean-inspired performers at Pendeford - 14 Sep

Popular local performers Mahogany T’ree will bring their magical mix of Caribbean-inspired poetry, storytelling and dance to an audience at Pendeford Library on Monday night (17 September).

Melting pot market comes to Wolverhampton - 14 Sep

Speciality food, clothes, accessories and hot meals from around the world are being brought to Wolverhampton city centre soon in the aptly named ‘Melting Pot’ Market.

Education staff spread the word - 14 Sep

Adult education staff from Wolverhampton City Council will help spread the word when the European Day of Languages comes to the Black Country next week.

Attention all craft workers - 13 Sep

The Mayor, Councillor Trudy Bowen, is holding a Christmas Craft Fair in aid of her charities on Friday 30 November in the Mayoral Suite, Third Floor, Civic Centre, and is appealing for all craft workers to join in this exciting day.

Ira has 100 reasons to celebrate - 13 Sep

A Wolverhampton pensioner with more than 100 grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren will celebrate his 100th birthday next week.

Award recognises school's commitment to the arts - 13 Sep

Staff and pupils at a Wolverhampton school today celebrated achieving a prestigious award in recognition of its dynamic arts programme.

Viv takes the plunge to swim ‘English Channel’ - 13 Sep

Her predecessor completed the gruelling New York Marathon and now Wolverhampton City Council’s acting director for adults and community Viv Griffin is

Masters pass on tips to aspiring artists - 13 Sep

Aspiring artists are being given a survival skills masterclass.

Darts tournament on target to be a big hit - 11 Sep

Sports fans are urged to hurry if they want tickets to see darts world champions throwing for glory right here in Wolverhampton

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Fun-filled unity day planned for Low Hill and The Scotlands