So whilst we have completed our term as Mayor and Mayoress I can say proudly that the congratulations still keep coming. It has surprised me about the strength and the warmness shown to Mary and I from people right across the city. More...
Well today is the last Day of being Mayor and Mayoress of Wolverhampton!The position as Mayor and Mayoress has been fun for both Mary and I. We have really enjoyed our role this year. I do hope people will recognise the effort and enthusiasm that we have both put in. We have had a fabulous 12 months and we have spent so much time together that the whole thing has been a great adventure. At this point I want to pay tribute to Mary. She has been just tremendous in this role as Mayoress. She has carried the City on her sense of style and her fun antics! I am not sure exactly how many engagements we have undertaken together but I know that they have run into many hundreds! More...
Councillor Phil Bateman MBE said today " I have had to apologise to the Canadian High Commissioner Mr Mel Cappe, following an invitation that was sent requesting the pleasure of my company at a Farewell Reception tonight at Canada House in Trafalgar Square London. More...
Well today after a visit to the doctors I am off to a rehearsal arranged for tomorrow's handover ceremony when the new Mayor and Mayoress take over from Mary and I. We have had a fabulous year! More...
Following last years successful inaugural annual dinner, the City of Wolverhampton will again be the venue for this event. Wolverhampton City Mayor and Mayoress Cllr and Mrs Bateman will join us for their last Civic engagement of the year. More...
Yesterday was a real good day for the two of us! We carried out two important civic engagements. As Mayor we visited Divine Onkar Mission in Dudley Road where I officially opened their warehouse and charity shop. More...
I want to thank all those people that took part in last nights Charity Quiz Night at the E.C.C. Sports and Social Club. Also the E.C.C. Club for allowing me to put the night on. More...
Last night we again attended the Awards ceremony of Fostering and adoption in Wolverhampton, a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the city's foster carers who strive to ensure better lives for looked after children in our community. More...
The Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Phil Bateman MBE, hosted a celebration yesterday to mark the Queen’s 80th birthday. More...
Wolverhampton Sunday Football League yesterday came along to the Mayor's Parlour to celebrate the HM The Queen's 80 th Birthday, and presented the Mayor with a handsome cheque to the value of £1,000 for the Mayor's General Charities Fund! More...