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Residents are being urged to act with extreme caution – and continue to practice social distancing at all times – as the Government eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

City of Wolverhampton Council will introduce phase 2 of re-opening its markets on Wednesday 3 June.

City of Wolverhampton Council is making significant changes across its transport network - including reducing the speed limit on the city's Ring Road from 40pm to 30mph from Sunday evening - to prioritise public safety and maintain social distancing as part of its response to COVID-19.

A dedicated helpline has supported local residents affected by the coronavirus pandemic to claim over £850,000 in benefits.

The Government formally gave the go ahead to plans to open schools to more pupils last night, meaning that children from certain year groups can return to the classroom next week for the first time in over 2 months.

More than 14,500 households in Wolverhampton who are struggling financially during the coronavirus crisis are seeing their council tax bills reduced by £150.

New changes to what people are able to do during the coronavirus lockdown will come into effect on Monday (1 June).

The Government has issued new advice on when and where people in Wolverhampton should wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

City of Wolverhampton Council will launch a new grant scheme on Monday (1 June) to provide financial support for ‘micro’ businesses and certain other small firms which have been impacted by coronavirus but have ineligible for other Government help.

The Government’s new NHS Test and Trace service, designed to help identify, contain and control the spread of coronavirus, has been launched today (Thursday 28 May, 2020).

Wolverhampton’s Library Service has received an additional £2,000 to purchase eBooks and eAudio titles for members to enjoy while their libraries are closed during the coronavirus lockdown.

Well over 3,000 City of Wolverhampton businesses have now received vital coronavirus support grants.