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Council to re-open second HWRC site
City of Wolverhampton Council will re-open its Shaw Road Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) next week.
The site will re-open seven days a week from 10am on Monday June 1.
The council has urged residents only to make essential trips to the HWRC, which means taking items that cannot be safely stored at home.
Residents have also been told not to visit the site if they, or members of their household, are showing any symptoms of coronavirus and that a strict social distancing policy will be in operation to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.
The council is reminding those who plan to visit Shaw Road HWRC:
- A maximum of two people per vehicle will be allowed onto the site - no vans or trailers (cars only)
- Visitors must bring ID - a household bill and photo ID to show they are a Wolverhampton resident to gain access to the site
- No trade/business waste will be accepted
- No children under 16 allowed on site (as per DEFRA guidance)
- Items not be accepted include oils, paint and chemicals
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Mobile unit boosts testing for those with coronavirus symptoms
People are being reminded they can now get tested for coronavirus if they are symptomatic of the condition – with additional capacity available through a Mobile Testing Unit which is currently operating in Wolverhampton.
Anyone aged 5 and over with symptoms of Covid-19 – a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – can now be tested.
Testing will usually be offered at home or at a drive-through test centre. The test is most effective within one to three days of symptoms developing, and should be carried out in the first five days. For more information, and to apply for a test, please go to GOV.UK. Please note, all appointments must be booked in advance...read more
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City’s parks and cemeteries open for longer
Parks and cemeteries across Wolverhampton are open longer as City of Wolverhampton Council relaxed restrictions on opening times from Saturday 23 May.
Parks in Wolverhampton including popular spots like West Park, Bantock Park and East Park, will open from 8am - 9pm seven days a week.
The city’s cemeteries will also open longer at weekends.
- All cemetery sites, excluding Bushbury Cemetery and Crematorium along with Danescourt Cemetery, will open Monday to Friday from 1pm to 7pm
- Bushbury Cemetery and Crematorium and Danescourt Cemetery, will remain open Monday to Friday from 4pm to 7pm
- Bank Holiday and weekend opening for all cemetery sites is 1pm to 7pm
The council is urging residents to be considerate of others, at times cemeteries will be closed while funerals take place - this may affect opening times...read more
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One City Fund – Feeding Our City
It’s time for the people of Wolverhampton to come together. Feeding Our City campaign is raising much needed funds for local food banks and emergency food supplier organisation in the city so that they can continue to support struggling families during this current Covid-19 emergency.
Please give whatever you can, no matter how large or small.
Together we can beat this virus. Together we are stronger.
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LAST CALL - Wolverhampton calls for art inspired by lockdown
Wolverhampton Art Gallery and council library services are inviting budding artists to submit images of lockdown inspired art to include in special online exhibition ‘Art in Lockdown’. Deadline is Sunday 31 May
Anyone who lives, works or studies in Wolverhampton is being asked to submit their creations reflecting on their experiences of life during the coronavirus crisis.
Creative responses could include paintings, drawings, writing, craft or even music.
The exhibition was inspired by Wolverhampton based artist and illustrator Ed Isaacs, who has been creating artworks capturing scenes from his immediate surroundings and daily life in lockdown to share on his social media channels.
As a city, we want to capture people’s artistic responses to serve as a visual archive...read more
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Have say on extension to ban on drinking in public places
People are being encouraged to have their say on plans to extend a ban on drinking alcohol in public places in parts of Wolverhampton.
A city wide Public Space Protection Order has been in operation in Wolverhampton since March 2017, giving police powers to stop people from drinking and to surrender alcohol if they are causing, or likely to cause, anti social behaviour.
However, this order was only valid for 3 years, therefore further consultation is required to determine whether the current arrangements should continue.
In addition to the city wide prohibitions, an outright ban on street drinking in St Peter's and Park wards, including the city centre, is being sought. These measures were included in the original order and are being sought once more in response to local concerns and to continue the robust approach which has previously been taken...read more
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