There is a real move in Cities in North America -Canada to make a difference by taking part in Earth Hour . Cities like Toronto will be turning their lights out for an hour. More...
“Make the Best in Wolverhampton, Make the Best of Wolverhampton”“Wolverhampton has to do much more to sell itself than it currently is” says Councillor Phil Bateman. More...
Over 7,000 people moved into Wolverhampton between 2000 and 2001. The vast majority[85%] of these people moved from other parts of the UK. In contrast nearly 9,000 of Wolverhamptons residents had moved out of the area in the year before 2001 Census. In other words, more people left Wolverhampton than moved in during the pre-census year. More...
Wolverhampton City Council have been running a Festival of Fun through out this rather damp Summer that the UK has been having. There has been some really important events staged around one of the newest public squares in Wolverhampton..The Market Square. More...
As we approach the end of the year it is perhaps worth looking at what has been achieved in this sub-region and City over the last year or so. Councillor Phil Bateman said today "Therefore it is with some pride that I read that in the Black Country some 450 companies from 25 Countries have chosen to be in the Black Country in the last three years alone. More...
"I am pleased that the case I made for Penn Hall School has been accepted by the Authorities" said Councillor Phil Bateman today. "I am reliably informed that Penn Hall School will now receive 'site specific' funding for their residential hostel. The financial arrangements will be well received by the school and the parents. Read the case that was made below. This original article was posted on the 15th January," More...
I have received a number of enquires about the West Midlands Pension Fund and the press articles that have appeared concerning the funding gap. More...
Transport Minister Kim Howells has stated that Police powers are planned for rail staff [Tuesday 5 August 2003]Railway staff could get police powers to deal with crime and anti-social behaviour under plans set out today. More...
Refuse Collection ServiceThe difficulties that the City is facing with regard to the waste collection service is being addressed by Councillor Andrew Johnson Cabinet member. More...
Rent arrears in Council Homes in Wolverhampton 2003/4 are running at £895,000 per annum. More...