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Press releases - September 2008

Click on the links below to read press releases from September 2008.

 

  
 
Neighbourhood safety on the agenda for Wolverhampton residents - 30 Sep
 Wolverhampton residents have the opportunity to learn about the city’s community safety priorities – and have their say on local safety issues.
Council gives financial boost to the city's 'third sector' - 29 Sep
 A new funding scheme for small voluntary and community groups in Wolverhampton is being launched.
Arts and museums celebrate launch of cultural olympiad - 25 Sep
 A display of contemporary art and a 1940s dance will launch the Cultural Olympiad, a four-year celebration of culture, in Wolverhampton this week.
Warning on Spanish lottery scam - 24 Sep
 Wolverhampton's Trading Standards service is warning residents to be cautious following a number of calls about a Spanish lottery scam.
Wednesfield residents urged to register for by-election - 24 Sep
 Wednesfield residents are being urged to get their name on the Register of Electors in order to vote in the council by-elections for the Wednesfield North and Wednesfield South ward’s on October 23, 2008.
Little Civic will put a smile on your face - 22 Sep
 Wolverhampton’s hottest comedy night continues on Thursday, 25 September with a stellar line up of up-and-coming laughter makers.
Bilston Town Hall is making history again - 19 Sep
 An historic Bilston landmark was reopened for business today (Fri September 19) when the renovated Town Hall was declared open by the Mayor.
New Art Gallery shop unveiled to visitors - 17 Sep
 Visitors to Wolverhampton Art Gallery will get the chance to see the new look shop this weekend.
Up To 300 ‘Back Office’ posts to go in Council’s drive for efficiency - 17 Sep
 Up to 300 ‘back office’ posts will be cut by the end of 2009 in Wolverhampton City Council’s drive to become more efficient.
Guided walk around Springvale Park - 16 Sep
 A guided walk around Springvale Park in Wolverhampton takes place this Sunday (21 September 2008.
David and Carol Bourne resign from council - 16 Sep
 David Bourne and his wife Carol Bourne have resigned from the council. Chief executive Richard Carr confirmed today that he has now received resignation letters from both councillors.
Students salute successful Paralympic Games - 15 Sep
 Pupils from Wolverhampton will be celebrating the end of the Paralympic Games – and the success of the British team – by marking the official handover to London on Wednesday, 17 September.
Proposed appointment after party resignations - 12 Sep
 Councillor Patricia Patten will replace Councillor David Bourne as the Cabinet member for Children and Young People, if approved by the full Council at its next meeting.
City scoops gold Heart of Britain in Bloom award - 11 Sep
 Wolverhampton was basking in glory today (Thursday, 11 September 2008) after scooping a gold award in this year’s prestigious Heart of England in Bloom contest.
Cabinet approves measures to safeguard market’s future - 11 Sep
 Cabinet councillors have approved a range of measures which recognise that relocating Wolverhampton's city centre market and making use of private sector expertise to manage the facility are the best ways to safeguard its future.
TV crime does pay for city libraries - 10 Sep
 Wolverhampton’s libraries are getting ready for a barrage of borrowers as ITV3’s Crime Thriller Awards ceremony draws closer.
Writers group back for another year - 9 Sep
 The young writers’ group at Whitmore Reans library is starting up again after another successful year.
Councillors suspended from Conservative Party - 8 Sep
 Council leader confirms suspension of two Conservative councillors pening a party investigation.
Market must change in order to thrive - 3 Sep
 Relocating the city centre market and making use of private sector expertise are the best ways to safeguard the future of the service, the council’s cabinet will hear when it meets next week.
Citizens' Jury delivers verdict on council spending - 2 Sep
 People from across Wolverhampton have come together today, (Tuesday, 2 September) to form a Citizens’ Jury which aims to provide a unique insight into what residents think should be the priorities for the council’s budget.
Step back in time to the 1940s at Bantock Park - 1 Sep
 Visitors to Bantock House can take a nostalgic journey back to the years of the Second World War this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 6 and 7 September.
  
 
 
 
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