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Press releases - 2008

July
	Parks to fly the Green Flag - 17 Jul Employment guidelines for schoolchildren - 15 Jul Homes to get plastic and cardboard recycling - 11 Jul Judges due to inspect city’s blooms - 8 Jul What's on where in Wolverhampton this summer - 7 Jul Extended shopmobility service for city show - 4 Jun

June
	Pupil's grand designs on school future - 20 Jun Tennis centre serves up tasty treat - 20 Jun Praise for World Environment Day success - 13 Jun Get 'on yer bike at healthy living centre - 11 Jun Art Gallery gets helping hand for collections - 5 Jun Playtime goes high-tech - 2 Jun World Environment Day to be marked in city - 2 Jun Community festival celebrates Wolverhampton-India links - 24 Jun Babies get their books early - 24 Jun

May
	Adult Education Service open day showcases courses - 30 May Gallery extension awarded architectural 'oscar' - 29 May Carers week events highlight support on offer - 27 May Discover Bantock's flora and fauna - 21 May Pools open as summer approaches - 22 May Storytellers take to the stage - 21 May Walk to explore Ettingshall village's past and future - 13 May Live webcast of annual council meeting - 8 May Event to boost Heart of England in Bloom bid - 13 May Volunteers needed to help transform woodland - 8 May Stress-busting art group scoops learners' award - 6 May

April
	Break in at Bantock House Courtyard Café - 30 April New student accommodation for city - 24 April Secondary schools masterplan approved - 22 April City takes a stand against racism - 21 Apr Young footballers to shine at Molineux finals - 18 Apr Statement - Kate Badger litter prosecution - 16 Apr Pupils to be recognised for community initiatives - 16 Apr St George's Day Celebrations - 15 Apr Wolverhampton success in Black Country tourism awards - 14 Apr Household waste and recycling centre morning closure - 14 Apr Delve into City's past - via a computer - 11 Apr Gallery extension shortlisted for architectural award - 10 Apr Rallying call to city gardeners - 8 Apr Council to sign up to green scheme - 3 Apr Wolverhampton chosen as play pathfinder - 3 Apr Park users asked to help tackle vandalism - 1 Apr WOW! Just look What’s On Where this spring - 1 Apr

March
	Disappointment at Summer Row legal challenge - 28 Mar Appeal for information on graffiti - 28 Mar Council given new powers to keep city moving - 20 Mar Play gets a timely boost - 20 Mar Accreditation scheme to boost city’s care homes - 20 Mar Council approves 10-year strategic partnership with Axon - 20 Mar Government proposals for planning fee increases - 20 Mar Childminders to celebrate their achievements - 20 Mar French market returns to Wolverhampton - 19 Mar Staff book in for national TV show - 14 Mar Historian is rooting for Floral City victory - 13 Mar Cabinet recommend Axon for proposed strategic partnership - 13 Mar Temporary closure of Dudley Street, Bilston - 12 Mar Bilston neighbourhood recycling initiative - 11 Mar City businesses recognised for innovation - 7 Mar Wolverhampton named Beacon Council for 14 to 19 work - 5 Mar New youth MPs and youth councillors elected - 5 Mar Discounted and free home insulation - 4 Mar Have your say on Building Schools for the Future - 3 Mar Progress on road resurfacing : A41 The Rock and Wergs Road - 3 Mar

February
	Benefits of walking and cycling to school highlighted - 26 Feb Nature reserve improvements on track - 26 Feb One to one help to hit fitness goals - 21 Feb Market incentives set to continue - 19 Feb Leader's Statement - Budget and Council Tax 2008/09 - 19 Feb All systems ready to go at Wolverhampton Interchange - 15 Feb Have your say about the new Wednesfield Library - 14 Feb Last call for five-a-side footballers to join tournament - 13 Feb Have a say on East Park masterplan - 12 Feb Invite to join Heathfield Park neighbourhood panels - 12 Feb Resurfacing of A41 The Rock and Wergs Road - 12 Feb Changes to be made to Red Route - 11 Feb Bantock wins £1,000 award to investigate deaf history - 11 Feb Smartbins awareness and enforcement campaign - 8 Feb New recycling initiatives for city - 8 Feb Official opening of £5.5m Rakegate Primary School - 7 Feb Council is in the UK's Top 20 - 7 Feb Housing scheme celebrates successful first year - 7 Feb Council serves up 50p tennis offer - 6 Feb Heritage lottery funding safeguards Wolverhampton's Victorian galleries - 6 Feb Comments sought on Park Conservation Area review - 5 Feb Green light given to £300 million Summer Row scheme - 5 Feb Pupils' artwork goes on display at city gallery - 4 Feb City council supports scamnesty campaign - 4 Feb Community languages conference - 1 Feb Children in the swim thanks to 50p offer - 1 Feb It’s simply Mick as Hucknall flies solo - 28 Feb

January
	Parkfield High School achieves specialist status in modern foreign languages (MFL) - 31 Jan Housing finance, rents and service charges - 30 Jan Pancakes for Mayoral charity fund - 29 Jan Learn new healthy living skills - 29 Jan Emergency card held by 1,000 carers - 28 Jan More help for vulnerable children - 25 Jan Cabinet to discuss future of primary school - 25 Jan Marathon appeal for local charities - 25 Jan New canal bridge - 24 Jan Staff recognised at awards ceremony - 23 Jan Schools chief goes back to the classroom - 22 Jan Poetry for Burns' eve - 22 Jan Bilston residents invited to have their say - 22 Jan Superheroes take over Mayoral suite - 21 Jan Wolverhampton India project local launch - 21 Jan Legal action taken against benefit cheats - 18 Jan Students celebrate achievements in advanced learning - 18 Jan Teaching assistants ready for European challenge - 17 Jan Get in shape in 2008 - 17 Jan More learners to benefit from handheld technology - 15 Jan Diverse array of subjects at history symposium - 15 Jan Penn Library to temporarily close for improvements - 15 Jan Park in line for a New Year makeover - 15 Jan Learn a new skill for the new year - 14 Jan What's on for Winter 2008 - 14 Jan Clairvoyant scam warning - 14 Jan Winter wildlife awareness sessions - 11 Jan Audlt education staff put children's needs first - 11 Jan New director for growing pension fund - 11 Jan Back pay to ex employees of city council - 11 Jan Wolverhampton school named best for 'added value' in the country - 10 Jan Young soccer stars to shine in anniversary tournament - 10 Jan Reorganisation paves the way for a transformed council - 10 Jan Civic Halls are top of the pops - 9 Jan Panto organised to say thank you - 9 Jan Nature reserve improvements on track - 8 Jan Interchange partners sign development agreement - Jan 8 Mayor to mark holocaust memorial day - 7 Jan Compactor theft from Bilston Market - 7 Jan Bridge restoration wins national award - 3 Jan Leisure centre closes for improvements - 2 Jan

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