Councillor Phil Bateman said today " Wolverhampton's Hungarian Christmas is in full swing for the second year. Why not pop a long and take a look at what is on offer. The gossip is that the prices being charged by the Hungarian traders this year is far more in line with reality. That the food is good, and craft items are also well priced and sought after! The Hungarian market is giving the City a real international flavour!" More...
Councillor Phil Bateman MBE said today "I can now confirm that my charity cheque presentation will take place on Thursday 7 September in the Mayoral Suite, Third Floor, Civic Centre, Wolverhampton." More...
Councillor Phil Bateman MBE said today" I am so pleased that on Saturday the current Mayor of the City will be presiding over the 'Freedom of the City' for the Dutch Army's Prinsess Irene Brigade. I did much to ensure that this rarely given award was made. I am honoured that the current Mayor has invited Mary and I along to witness the event. More...
One of Wolverhampton's great characters has sadly passed awaylast Tuesday. He is Mr Harry Gibbons. Harry was a great guy. One of Wolverhampton's unsung heroes and a man who had a real twinkle in his eye. More...
Our year as Mayor and Mayoress of Wolverhampton was simply brilliant, we have some lasting memories of the events and the functions we attended on behalf of the city. More...
Canada Day is being celebrated in London alongside Canada House in Trafalgar Square this year, so London will be joining Wolverhampton in celebrating Canada's birthday! Now how about that! More...
Councillor Phil Bateman MBE said today " During our year of office as Mayor and Mayoress both Mary and I got to know and respect the veteran soldiers sailors and airmen. More...
There is still little hangovers from our time as last years Mayor and Mayoress, we have as reported on this site still to have the official figure for the charity we have been collecting throughout our Mayoral Year. More...
Last night we joined a very select band of guests in Olton Solihull at the request of the Assistant Commissioner of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. More...
I am keen to see the links that have been developed between Wolverhampton and Canada during my Mayoral Year continue and expand. In the course of the last 12 months we have had both the Canadian Consul and the Canadian High Commissioner speaking here in Wolverhampton about trade culture and commerce between Canada and the UK More...