City Mayor Councillor Phil Bateman said today " Following my strategy of trying to use the Mayoralty to promote Industry Commerce and Culture during my Mayoral Year here in Wolverhampton. I have accepted an invitation to attend a Board Meeting of the Midlands World Trade Forum on Thursday the 2nd March. More...
Yesterday Mayor Phil Bateman and Mayoress Mary Bateman visited Bradley resident Phyllis Davies at the Bradley Resource Centre to celebrate her 102nd birthday! More...
Oh dear! It looks like we have upset Bristol by the pride we are showing in our own skilled people! More...
I came to Office with a very clear thought on my mind and that was to raise the profile of the City through the promotion of commerce culture and industry. That has been my main thrust whilst being Mayor of the City." said Councillor Phil Bateman MBE More...
Here Councillor Phil Bateman receives from the Mayor of Rentis (Athens) a silver galleon to mark his visit with Mander Shopping Centre to this district of Athens. More...
"There is a lot going on in the final quarter of our Mayoral Year said Councillor Phil Bateman. " I am not going to disappear with a whimper! What I am trying to do is build a number of interesting regional events that will put focus on Wolverhampton. More...
The Mayor Councillor Phil Bateman said " I have been taking hits on the bird mess that is fouling the city's prime shopping street. I am told that bird droppings are causing much concern, not only because of the sheer number of direct hits on the seats put out for people, but because it is so close to the fast food takeaways." More...
Arrangements are well in hand for the visit of Canada's top ranking diplomat.The Mayor said today " Invitations are being dispatched to leaders of industry and dialogue continues with the Canadian High Commission about the arrangements for the day." More...
Councillor Phil Bateman Mayor City of Wolverhampton today confirmed that he was still in contact with the office of the Commonwealth Secretary General and that progress was being made on the proposal that would see the Secretary General visit Wolverhampton and make a key note speech at an event. More...
Councillor Phil Bateman last night hosted a reception for delegates attending the International Symposium being held today February 3rd at the University of Wolverhampton which will focus on policy and legal issues regarding intellectual property in developing countries. More...