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Press releases - January 2008

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Parkfield High School achieves specialist status in modern foreign languages (MFL) - 31 Jan
 After nearly two years of hard work and preparation congratulations go to the pupils, parents, governors and staff of Parkfield High School.
Housing finance, rents and service charges - 30 Jan
 Satement from Cllr Peter Bilson, Executive Member for Regeneration and Enterprise, about housing finance, rents and service charges for 2008/09.
Pancakes for Mayoral charity fund - 29 Jan
 Wolverhampton Mayor, Councillor Trudy Bowen, is extending a Pancake Day invitation to the Mayoral Suite to celebrate Shrove Tuesday on 5 February 2008.
Learn new healthy living skills - 29 Jan
 Wolverhampton City Council Adult Education Service’s Healthy Living Team are launching a series of short courses, covering subjects including first aid, food hygiene and cooking healthy - and tasty - meals.
Emergency card held by 1,000 carers - 28 Jan
 A special card which aims to give carers support in an emergency is now held by more than 1,000 carers in the city.
More help for vulnerable children - 25 Jan
 Some of the city’s most vulnerable children and their parents will get more help with their social, emotional and behavioural development as Wolverhampton City Council becomes a Pathfinder local authority.
Cabinet to discuss future of primary school - 25 Jan
 Members of Wolverhampton City Council’s Cabinet are to consider a proposal to close Ettingshall Primary School.
Marathon appeal for local charities - 25 Jan
 Preparations are just beginning for this years Carver Wolverhampton City Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay Challenge and Cycle Event due to take place on Sunday 7 September 2008.
New canal bridge - 24 Jan
 A new bridge crossing will give walkers access to the picturesque surroundings of a Wolverhampton canal.
Staff recognised at awards ceremony - 23 Jan
 Dedicated staff from Wolverhampton City Council will be recognised at a special awards ceremony for their efforts in passing exams and training.
Schools chief goes back to the classroom - 22 Jan
 Wolverhampton City Council’s schools chief got to experience life in the classroom at first hand when she shadowed a pupil for the day.
Poetry for Burns' eve - 22 Jan
 Poetry lovers are being encouraged to bring along their favourite Scottish poems to mark Burns’ Eve this Thursday (24 January 2008) at East Park library.
Bilston residents invited to have their say - 22 Jan
 More than 3,000 people are being asked for their views on community facilities and activities in parts of Bilston.
Superheroes take over Mayoral suite - 21 Jan
 Superheroes will take over the mayoral suite at Wolverhampton’s Civic Centre tomorrow (Tuesday, 22 January 2008) for a glittering awards ceremony.
Wolverhampton India project local launch - 21 Jan
 An exciting new initiative – the Wolverhampton India Project - supported by Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has been launched in Wolverhampton.
Legal action taken against benefit cheats - 18 Jan
 Wolverhampton City Council’s Benefit Fraud Officers have investigated and closed files on over 470 benefit fraud cases to date this current financial.
Students celebrate achievements in advanced learning - 18 Jan
 Wolverhampton’s brightest youngsters marked the end of their extra curricular studies with a celebration event at the city’s science park.
Teaching assistants ready for European challenge - 17 Jan
 Teaching assistants from Wolverhampton are preparing to fly out to Eastern Europe to help school children improve their English language skills.
Get in shape in 2008 - 17 Jan
 Wolverhampton residents are being given a helping hand to get in shape in 2008.
More learners to benefit from handheld technology - 15 Jan
 Up to 350 youngsters and their teaching staff in Wolverhampton’s schools and the City College are soon to receive ‘state of the art’ handheld devices
Diverse array of subjects at history symposium - 15 Jan
 Subjects as diverse as the best Prime Minister Britain never had and the development of the local iron industry will be revealed at the second Local History Symposium next month.
Penn Library to temporarily close for improvements - 15 Jan
 Penn Library is closed for the next fortnight whilst its car park is made more user-friendly. The library closed this week and will reopen at 9am on Monday. January 28th.
Park in line for a New Year makeover - 15 Jan
 A Wolverhampton park area could soon be in line for a £1.5 million makeover.
Learn a new skill for the new year - 14 Jan
 People who made it their New Year’s resolution to learn a new skill or hobby need look no further than Wolverhampton’s Adult Education Service for inspiration.
What's on for Winter 2008 - 14 Jan
 People are being encouraged to banish the post Christmas blues by enjoying the packed programme of events at venues across Wolverhampton in 2008.
Clairvoyant scam warning - 14 Jan
 Trading Standards Officers are warning Wolverhampton residents to ignore a ‘clairvoyant’ letter scam from Karina Natalia, World Famous Psychic Healer “The Woman with X-ray Eyes” from London.
Winter wildlife awareness sessions - 11 Jan
 Caring for animals and birds during the cold weather is the subject of three Winter Wildlife Awareness sessions in Wolverhampton. The free events are being run by the city council’s park ranger service.
Audlt education staff put children's needs first - 11 Jan
 Adult Education Service staff today (11 January 2008) handed over a cheque for £1,824.74 to representatives of Children in Need after holding a week of money-spinning events.
New director for growing pension fund - 11 Jan
 The £8 billion West Midlands Metropolitan Authorities Pension Fund (UK) which Wolverhampton City Council manages is to benefit from a leading professional from the world of local government finance.
Back pay to ex employees of city council - 11 Jan
 Wolverhampton City Council has confirmed (Cabinet, January 9th) that all legitimate claims for back pay lodged as formal grievances by within nine months of them leaving the Authority will be honoured.
Wolverhampton school named best for 'added value' in the country - 10 Jan
 Moreton Community School has today (10 January 2008) been named as the top ‘value added’ school in England performance tables at Key Stage 4 and post-16.
Young soccer stars to shine in anniversary tournament - 10 Jan
 The football stars of tomorrow will be showing off their skills at a 20th anniversary tournament held in memory of a Wolverhampton Wanderers legend.
Reorganisation paves the way for a transformed council - 10 Jan
 Wolverhampton City Council has paved the way for fast, convenient public access to more efficient and cost-effective services with a reorganisation of senior staff and departments.
Civic Halls are top of the pops - 9 Jan
 Staff from Wolverhampton City Council’s Civic Halls are celebrating their best year ever, hosting just over 500 events in 2007 - almost 100 more than in previous years.
Panto organised to say thank you - 9 Jan
 Volunteers from Ettingshall and Bilston are being treated to a special one-off theatre performance to say thank-you for their contribution to community initiatives throughout 2007.
Nature reserve improvements on track - 8 Jan
 Former railway buildings are to be restored to create a visitor centre at a popular country park. Work on the makeover of the old Tettenhall station is expected to begin later this month after Wolverhampton City Council approved £600,000 worth of improvements.
Interchange partners sign development agreement - Jan 8
 A major milestone in a multi-million pound project to regenerate a key part of Wolverhampton city centre has been reached with the signing of the Master Development Agreement.
Mayor to mark holocaust memorial day - 7 Jan
 To mark Holocaust Memorial Day the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Trudy Bowen, will be attending a multi-faith service at the Cenotaph in the City’s St Peter’s Gardens.
Compactor theft from Bilston Market - 7 Jan
 A £15,000 rubbish compactor has been stolen from the rear of Bilston Market.
Bridge restoration wins national award - 3 Jan
 A project carried out by Wolverhampton City Council and partners to restore a 125-year-old bridge at a premier park has been applauded.
Leisure centre closes for improvements - 2 Jan
 Central Baths will temporarily close next week as improvement work costing £78,000 continues.
  
 
 
 
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