Visitors to Canada should be aware of the need to cover up when close to areas with mosquitos. There is growing evidence that suggests that West Nile virus is growing in threat. Councillor Phil Bateman said" Visitors to Canada should be aware of the threats posed to health by mosquito bites in Canada and the Eastern part of the USA. Cover up and take notice of the local medical advice, enjoy your holiday but do what you can to deter being bitten." More...
Councillor Phil Bateman reports that Officials in the Public Health Department of Wolverhampton City have reported that "There have been no cases of West Nile Virus identified any where in the UK to date." Well that was the advice that I was being offered back in May when I asked for information on West Nile Virus. A virus that was sweeping the USA and Canada and was being spread by birds." More...
There is a lot of speculation about what is happening on the former Low level rail Station in the City. This land has been hard fought over for a number of years now. But it looks as though a valuable use for the land is about to happen. There is a proposal for 208 Apartments a hotel, a pub diner and a car showroom all planned now for this site. More...
A new Wolverhampton Action Plan has been produced which will shape the future direction of regeneration in Wolverhampton. There is a dedicated consultation site if you want more informationgo to www.wolverhamptoncitycentreplan.org.uk the vision is exciting the proposals are good,check your future out. More...
Wolverhampton Airport is a very emotive subject, bringing the worst out of people sadly. It is a fact that the Airport is making a concerted push for a higher and more important role than it currently plays in the regional economy.There must be a rational debate about its future status, plans and proposals. More...
Councillor Phil Bateman has written to support Wolverhampton Airport and has now made his contribution public. It is reproduced here on his web site. As the countdown to the close of the consultation period is fast approaching.From: "Philip Bateman" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 11:06 PMSubject: The Future Development of Air Transport in the UnitedKingdom;Midlands. More...
Wolverhampton ranks 35th out of 354 English Districts and as such comes within the top 10% of deprived districts. In the year 2000 Index the City was ranked 29th. This is an indication in my mind that Wolverhampton is doing better both in economic and social terms. More...
This Labour Controlled Authority which is running Wolverhampton City Council has today announced that there is to be a large shopping development including large retail units that will be constructed in the City. More...
Councillor Phil Bateman said " Its good that Wolverhampton has achieved recognition from the Labour Party. We have a City that is developing all the while and whilst we have achieved a lot .We have still more to to do." More...
The fact that Wolverhampton has a University , well is just a fact of life to may Wulfrunians as they go about there business everyday. It certainly does not wear heavily on their mind. But the University has become a major economic cornerstone to the City economy. More...