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• A Spooktacular time at West Park Tearoom

  Visitors to West Park Tearoom in Wolverhampton are in for a spooktacular time this half term.

• Store loses licence after illegal tobacco seized

  A Wolverhampton convenience store which was caught selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco has had its licence revoked.

• Consultation launched on Cuts Plan

  City of Wolverhampton Council is inviting residents to have their say on its plans to tackle "the most challenging financial situation it has ever faced".

• School shows improvement towards Outstanding in inspection

  A Good rated Wolverhampton school has "demonstrated strong practice and marked improvement" according to Ofsted - with inspectors recommending a return visit to see if it has become Outstanding.

• Success of care leavers celebrated as they begin adulthood

  The success of young people going on to forge independent lives for themselves will be celebrated as Wolverhampton marks National Care Leavers Week, which starts on Wednesday (24 October, 2018).

• Teams invited to Mayor's Charity Quiz Night

  The Mayor of the City of Wolverhampton is inviting brainboxes to join him at a charity quiz night.

• Fostering campaign shortlisted for prestigious award

  The City of Wolverhampton Council's fostering service, together with 15 neighbouring council fostering services, has been nominated for an award for its latest film.

• Hundreds of empty private properties brought back into use

  Hundreds of privately owned properties in the City of Wolverhampton that stood empty for years have been transformed into family homes thanks to the efforts of City of Wolverhampton Council.

• Sister Aisha opens touring reggae exhibition in city

  Singing star Sister Aisha was in her home city last night to open a new exhibition at Wolverhampton Central Library showcasing the very best of reggae record sleeves.

• Milestone hit in bid for Learning City Award status

  City of Wolverhampton has hit a major milestone in a bid to become an international learning region.

• Help yourself stay well this winter with flu vaccination

  People are being encouraged to get protected against the flu this winter - by ensuring they are vaccinated as soon as possible.

• Contractor announced for Springfield build

  The University of Wolverhampton has appointed a main build contractor for its new School of Architecture and the Built Environment at its £100 million Springfield Campus.

• Family pay tribute to "Fearless" First World War Hero honoured

  A memorial stone to a "fearless" First World War hero from Wolverhampton has been unveiled today (Monday 15 October) - exactly 100 years to the day that he performed a remarkable act of bravery on the battlefield.

• Residents can have say about future use of vandal hit site

  People are being encouraged to have their say about the future use of a former City of Wolverhampton Council facility.

• Take good mental health as seriously as good physical health

  People in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to look after their mental health as much as they do their physical health.

• Health and wellbeing comes Together as leaders join forces

  Wolverhampton launches Health and Wellbeing Together next week - bringing together key health and social care leaders to improve outcomes for local people.

• Residents urged to report incidents of hate crime

  People in Wolverhampton are being reminded how to report incidents of hate crime as this year's National Hate Crime Awareness Week approaches.

• Fearless First World War Hero honoured

  A memorial stone to a "fearless" World War One hero from Wolverhampton will be unveiled on Monday (15 October) - exactly 100 years to the day that he performed a remarkable act of bravery on the battlefield.

• eBay extend Retail Revival application deadline

  eBay has extended the deadline to Sunday 14 October for City of Wolverhampton's small businesses to apply for its pioneering Retail Revival programme.

• New workers in place to help tackle homelessness

  City of Wolverhampton Council and partners have successfully put in place 3 new workers to help tackle homelessness in the city.

• Cabinet to address 2019-2020 Budget Deficit

  Cabinet councillors in City of Wolverhampton will meet next week to consider options put forward to address a forecast budget deficit in 2019 to 2020.

• Images of proposed Grand Theatre extension revealed

  Images of Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's vision to expand its premises in the city centre have been revealed prior to a planning application being submitted.

• City celebrates National Libraries Week with free events

  Wolverhampton's libraries are celebrating National Libraries Week, beginning on Monday, with a host of free activities over the next few days.

• Bin collection service changes to start this month in Wolverhampton

  Changes to bin collections will start being introduced in the City of Wolverhampton from Monday 22 October, 2018.

• Parents encouraged to apply for secondary school places

  Nearly half of parents whose children will be starting secondary school next year have now applied for a place for them - and the rest are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

• Good rated Westcroft is preparing pupils well for adulthood

  Westcroft School has been rated Good by Ofsted, with inspectors praising the way it has responded to the growing needs of its pupils.

• Call out as third Literature Festival dates revealed

  The dates for the third annual Wolverhampton Literature Festival have been announced for 2019.

• Young will dig Minecraft challenge at city's libraries

  Wolverhampton's libraries are inviting young people into the world of Minecraft for a half term challenge with a difference.

• City welcomes latest cohort of newly qualified teachers

  Wolverhampton has officially welcomed its latest cohort of newly qualified teachers who have joined primary, secondary and special schools across the city this autumn.

• Campaign celebrates health and wellbeing in City

  The City of Wolverhampton Council will be showcasing the help and support available to enable people to improve their health and wellbeing in a new social media campaign starting on Monday (8 October, 2018).

• Wolverhampton Grand expansion application

  A planning application is to be submitted by Wolverhampton Grand Theatre to expand its premises in the city centre.

• Have your say on city centre Westside Link proposal

  Exciting new artist's impressions of what Wolverhampton city centre could look like have been unveiled - and the public can have their say on the plans from Monday 8 October.

• Service BEAMs light on emotional mental health and wellbeing

  An innovative new service has been launched to help improve the emotional mental health and wellbeing of thousands of children and young people in Wolverhampton.

• Injunction granted to protect green spaces against traveller encampments

  City of Wolverhampton Council has been granted an injunction to protect the city's green spaces and other vulnerable sites against unauthorised traveller encampments at 60 sites across the city.

• Wolverhampton selected to host prestigious art show

  City of Wolverhampton has been selected as one of 4 cities to be part of the biggest touring exhibition of contemporary art in the UK.

• Find out more about fostering on Fostering Friday

  People interested in becoming foster carers can find out more about this vital role at a special Fostering Friday event taking place this Friday (5 October).

• Historic day as full demolition starts on city railway station

  Today (Friday) marks a historic moment for the City of Wolverhampton as machines begin full demolition of the city's railway station.

• First home on Tap Works scheme to go on show

  The first of 150 new homes are emerging on the Tap Works Development scheme in Low Hill - with the show home set to open its doors this Saturday (29 September).

• Council appeals for help to trace relatives of late Keith Evans

  Relatives of a man who passed away recently are being asked to get in touch with the City of Wolverhampton Council so that his funeral can be arranged.

• Support and advice sessions as city marks Libraries Week

  Support and advice sessions are being held at 4 Wolverhampton libraries next month as the city marks Libraries Week.

• MA show returns to Wolverhampton Art Gallery

  Works by some of the very best up and coming artists are being exhibited at the annual University of Wolverhampton MA show, at Wolverhampton Art Gallery from Thursday 27 September to Wednesday 3 October.

• City Council launches '5-star' service to help businesses 'Trade with Confidence'

  City of Wolverhampton Council is set to launch a brand new service to assist businesses in boosting their food hygiene ratings.

• Still time to sign up and stub it out this Stoptober

  There's still time to sign up for Stoptober, the 28 day stop smoking campaign, with smokers in Wolverhampton encouraged to take the pledge and stub out their cigarettes for the very last time.

• Steelpark jobs and investment boost for Wolverhampton

  The £7 million construction of a range of industrial and warehouse units is set to bring 165 jobs to the City of Wolverhampton.

• Get in the swim with free pool parties for all the family

  Families can find out more about WV Active's Swim Academy by diving into free pool parties which are being held next month.

• Put your best foot forward and join Walk to School challenge

  Pupils and parents in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and step out for Walk to School Month which on Monday (1 October).

• City Council invites public to have their say on key city gateway

  City of Wolverhampton Council is consulting with the public to assist in the decision making process with plans to improve travel along the Willenhall Road corridor.

• Invest in workforce for a healthy profit, businesses urged

  Businesses in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to invest in the health and wellbeing of their workforce.

• Young people of Wolverhampton are encouraged to get tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections

  A new campaign has been launched which urges young people to prioritise their sexual health and encourages everyone aged under 25 to get checked for STI's.

• Families help shape future of local maternity care

  Local women, parents and families are invited to attend a feedback event on Wednesday (26 September) and find out how their voices have helped to shape maternity services in the Black Country and West Birmingham.

• Wolverhampton sports stars enter city's Hall of Fame

  Four more Wolverhampton sports stars were officially inducted into the city's Sporting Hall of Fame during a special ceremony at WV Active Aldersley on Saturday.

• Online marketplace eBay announces partnership with City of Wolverhampton

  Online marketplace eBay has today (Monday 24 September) announced a 12-month partnership with City of Wolverhampton to help small retailers get online, grow the local economy and demonstrate that online and high street retail can coexist.

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