Black Country news and blogs Tuesday 20 June 2017
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53 service users complete City & Guilds at Fircroft College 
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 21 Jul
As part of completing their Community Payback hours in 2014/15, 53 service users have completed a City Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Horticultural Skills .
SWM CRC celebrates staff excellence at inaugural awards ceremony
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 25 Nov
Over 90 people attended the inaugural Staffordshire West Midlands CRC Staff Excellence Awards on the morning of 21st November.
Community Payback breathes life into 102 year old scout club
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 5 Nov
Cheryl Langford, a PCSO based at Sedgley Police Station, has helped a scout club win a much needed grant for an internal redecoration project.
Wolverhampton Community Payback Newsletter – October 2014
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 27 Oct
The latest newsletter from Wolverhampton Community Payback team is here.
Wolverhampton Offender Accommodation Forum welcomes Wales Housing Services
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 24 Oct
Housing staff from Wales received a warm welcome in Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Offender Accommodation Forum welcomed representatives of housing services for the whole of Wales to Molineux stadium, on 15th October 2014.
Magistrates’ Court Mock Trial regional finals
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 17 Jun
When you think of a magistrate (which probably isn’t often), what probably springs to mind is something out of a Charles Dickens novel.
Community Payback staff aim to be world class
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 7 Apr
Over 100 staff from the Community Payback (CP) division of Staffordshire West Midlands (SWM) Probation attended an event at the Molinuex Stadium in Wolverhampton on 28th March 2014, when they considered the past and future of the supervision...
Platform 51 becomes Changing Lives
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 19 Mar
The Platform 51 centre, which has worked in partnership with Wolverhampton Probation since 2012, has changed its name to Changing Lives.
Probation Service Officer inspires criminal justice students
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 27 Feb
Probation Service Officer (PSO) Mark Thomas is keen to help those who share his passion for criminal justice.
Sandwell tops table for reducing reoffending
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 26 Feb
Sandwell is the best local authority at reducing reoffending, according to the latest government figures.
Dudley is number one for reducing reoffending
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 20 Nov
Dudley is the best local authority area at reducing reoffending, according to the latest government figures.
Bilston Approved Premises is enjoying “The Good Life”
Staffordshire and WM Probabtion 12 Sep
By John Holsey, Deputy Manager, Bilston Approved Premises Earlier this year the Bilston Approved Premises (AP) team, following initial enquiries from staff members Iris Tracey and David Willis, was successful in its pursuit of a local allotment...
Wolves’ Carer Support Team will be out and about during Carers’ Week, which begins on Monday (10 June).
Wolverhampton Council Press Release 5 Jun
Wolves' Carer Support Team will be out and about during Carers' Week, which begins on Monday (10 June).
Find out how you can improve your health and well-being at free event BlakenhallCHLC on 13 June.
Wolverhampton Council Press Release 5 Jun
Find out how you can improve your health and well-being at free event BlakenhallCHLC on 13 June.
A unique lock contraption made a special appearance @BantockHouse yesterday.
Wolverhampton Council Press Release 5 Jun
A unique lock contraption made a special appearance @BantockHouse yesterday.
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Hedge completely blocking footpath, as this is only access to nearby school 200 children having to walk in busy road., 20th June
FixMyStreet: Wolverhampton 20 Jun
The trees and bushes from wasteland have completely overgrown the footpath.
Speeding motorists, 16th June
FixMyStreet: Wolverhampton 16 Jun
Regular speeding motorists, especially of an evening when traffic levels are lower.
Broken Tree Branch in N/S lane to Wolverhampton, 15th June
FixMyStreet: Wolverhampton 15 Jun
To Wolverhampton direction, there is a broken tree branch in the N/S lane.
Overpowering smell of sewerage, 14th June
FixMyStreet: Wolverhampton 14 Jun
This area of Parkfield Road has a severe drainage issue.
Cones in road, 13th June
FixMyStreet: Wolverhampton 13 Jun
At the junction of Steelhouse Lane Gordon street/All Saints Road, someone is placing their own traffic cones in in the road to try to prevent anyone from parking on the road legally outside of the convenience store.
Overgrown vegetation Clark Road Wolverhampton, Lamp post No.s 21 – 22., 13th June
FixMyStreet: Wolverhampton 13 Jun
Overgrown vegetation Clark Road Wolverhampton, Lamp post No.
Water leak, 10th June
FixMyStreet: Wolverhampton 10 Jun
There is a water leak here Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 328 Kitchen Lane, Wolverhampton Report on FixMyStreet...
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FOI requests »
Permanent Recruitment
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 20 Jun
Request sent to Wolverhampton City Council by Ian Smith on 20 June 2017 .
City of Wolverhampton Council/West Midlands Pension Fund investments
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 20 Jun
Response by Wolverhampton City Council to Edward Jones on 20 June 2017 .
2017 MJ Awards
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 20 Jun
Request sent to Wolverhampton City Council by Arthur Smith on 20 June 2017 .
PFI Advisers – Conflict of Interest
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 19 Jun
Response by Wolverhampton City Council to carl mccarron on 19 June 2017 .
Bilston BID Operating Agreement and Business Plan
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 19 Jun
Response by Wolverhampton City Council to John Hurley on 19 June 2017 .
Freedom of Information request – Bonus/Competency allowance for Kingdom Staff – litter/environment enforcement
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 19 Jun
Response by Wolverhampton City Council to O.
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NHS »
Young people to “take over” health organisation
NHS Newsroom 17 Nov
Young people in Wolverhampton are to give their views about the health services they receive when they “take over” a health organisation, Wolverhampton Clinical Commissioning Group (WCCG) on 19 November.
Health commissioner makes patients aware of antibiotic use on European Antibiotic Day
NHS Newsroom 16 Nov
People in Wolverhampton are being urged by their local health commissioner to be aware of the proper uses of antibiotics and ensure they are taken responsibly.
Got diabetes? Get the flu jab! It’s World Diabetes Day
NHS Newsroom 12 Nov
World Diabetes Day (14 November 2015) is a timely reminder to all those with diabetes to protect themselves this winter with a free flu jab say doctors at Wolverhampton Clinical Commissioning Group (WCCG).
Wolverhampton GPs now offering electronic prescriptions to their patients
NHS Newsroom 12 Nov
Patients in Wolverhampton are able to benefit from a free NHS service that reduces the need to visit the GP surgery just to collect a paper prescription.
Shoppers encouraged make a pledge to stay well this winter
NHS Newsroom 27 Oct
Shoppers in Wolverhampton will be urged to “stay well this winter” using a series of large pledge cards at events in the city this weekend (30 and 31 October).
Improving Urgent Care in Wolverhampton
NHS Newsroom 30 Sep
Wolverhampton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which funds healthcare services for the city, has announced that Northern Doctors Urgent Care Ltd, will run the new Urgent Care Centre at the Royal Wolverhampton Trust New Cross Hospital site...
Join Wolverhampton health commissioners at their Annual General Meeting
NHS Newsroom 23 Jul
Wolverhampton residents are invited to join local NHS chiefs to find out more about plans for future services.
Wolverhampton healthcare commissioners agree service changes in efficiency review
NHS Newsroom 16 Jul
Healthcare commissioners in Wolverhampton have agreed changes to a number of services after giving residents the opportunity to have their say.
Wolverhampton doctors issue heatwave advice
NHS Newsroom 29 Jun
If you want to enjoy the warm weather in local outdoor beauty spots like West Park this summer, you and your family need to take care in the sun and heat.
Get involved in your local NHS patient summit
NHS Newsroom 19 Jun
NHS Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is encouraging local people who are with GP practices in the Tipton, Rowley Regis, Cradley Heath and Oldbury areas, to get involved in their patient summit on Tuesday 23 June...
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Westminster »
Euro Area | Westminster Hall debates
TWFY: Pat McFadden MP (Labour) Wolverhampton SE 21 Jul
I would love to give way to the hon.
Macedonia: Human Rights | Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Written Answers
TWFY: Pat McFadden MP (Labour) Wolverhampton SE 15 Jul
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has received on freedom of speech and surveillance in Macedonia.
EU Negotiations | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates
TWFY: Pat McFadden MP (Labour) Wolverhampton SE 14 Jul
On the minimum wage, the Minister’s party is late to the cause, but its conversion to support for our policy is nevertheless welcome.
EU Reform | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates
TWFY: Pat McFadden MP (Labour) Wolverhampton SE 14 Jul
The Minister will have seen the stories in the press over the weekend suggesting that the Prime Minister was seeking to wind back the clock and make the opt-out from the social chapter part of the UK Government’s negotiating strategy...
EU Negotiations | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates
TWFY: Pat McFadden MP (Labour) Wolverhampton SE 14 Jul
On the minimum wage, the Minister’s party is late to the cause, but its conversion to support for our policy is nevertheless welcome.
EU Reform | Oral Answers to Questions – Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Commons debates
TWFY: Pat McFadden MP (Labour) Wolverhampton SE 14 Jul
The Minister will have seen the stories in the press over the weekend suggesting that the Prime Minister was seeking to wind back the clock and make the opt-out from the social chapter part of the UK Government’s negotiating strategy...
Ways and Means – Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation – Amendment of the Law | Isil | Commons debates
TWFY: Pat McFadden MP (Labour) Wolverhampton SE 13 Jul
While my hon.
Iranian Nuclear Programme | Westminster Hall debates
TWFY: Pat McFadden MP (Labour) Wolverhampton SE 2 Jul
Thank you for your chairmanship, Sir David, as we debate a hot topic on a hot day.
Topical Questions | Oral Answers to Questions – Communities and Local Government | Commons debates
TWFY: Emma Reynolds MP (Labour) Wolverhampton NE 29 Jun
We are in favour of people’s aspiration to buy their own home, but we are also in favour of policies that add up and stack up.
Homelessness | Department for Communities and Local Government | Written Answers
TWFY: Emma Reynolds MP (Labour) Wolverhampton NE 23 Jun
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department has issued to local authorities on the Supreme Court judgement of 13 May 2015 on Kanu v.
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LocalGov blogs »
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Guardian launches 2017 Public Service Awards
20 Jun 17
Judges, former winners and sponsors joined Guardian public services editor David Brindle at the launch of this year’s awards Categories and criteria How to enter Key dates FAQ The Guardian has launched the 2017 Public Service Awards, with…
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The Guardian view on public sector pay: time for a rise | Editorial
19 Jun 17
Nurses, teachers and firefighters will be thousands of pounds worse off a year in real terms by 2020 Harder work, for less pay. That’s the situation millions of public sector workers find themselves in. Their average real wages have steadily…
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Strategic writing, strategic reading
19 Jun 17
Things have been a bit quiet round here for a while. The list of posts which have been started continues to lengthen. The list of posts which have been finished and published remains rather stuck. One reason for that is that I have been spending…
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A Changemaking Vision for Local Government
19 Jun 17
At a time of intense financial pressures and when central government’s mind is on other things, many are asking themselves where local government goes next. In a think-piece launching NLGN’s new vision, Adam Lent and Jessica Studdert call …
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Three priorities for Sajid Javid
19 Jun 17
Having first assumed his role as communities secretary and local government last year as the aftershocks of the Brexit vote reverberated, Sajid Javid’s reappointment last week came at no less a turbulent time at Westminster. Without a working…
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Council sidelined in Grenfell Tower response as leader refuses to quit
18 Jun 17
Responsibility for taking care of survivors transferred to new response team after criticism of Kensington and Chelsea Kensington and Chelsea council has been relieved of responsibility for taking care of the survivors of the Grenfell Tower…
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Viewpoint: Universities in the London ecosystem – completing the puzzle
14 Jun 17
Jane Glanville, CEO, London Higher explains how London universities and local authorities can work together to create public value – and invites you to be part of the discussion.
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Time to flex some local muscle?
12 Jun 17
The political landscape is changing almost hourly and that perhaps offers the potential to change the local-central relationship writes Jonathan Carr-West.