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As we gradually reopen the city, including our leisure and hospitality industry, it is vital that we all stay alert. Avoiding a local lockdown and keeping our local rates of cases low depends on all of us doing our part and continuing to follow the Government's social distancing guidelines. The council has provided guidance to hundreds of city hospitality premises. If premises do not have social distancing measures in place, please do not enter or put yourself at risk. For the latest guidance please visit Reopen Wolves.
Got symptoms? Book a test
The mobile Covid-19 testing unit will move to Aldersley Leisure Village next week. Anyone of any age should be tested if they have symptoms such as a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to their sense of smell or taste. Testing is most effective within 1 to 3 days of symptoms developing and should be carried out in the first 5 days. All appointments must be booked in advance.
For more information, and to apply for a test, please go to NHS or call 119. Read more...
Masks compulsory for city taxi passengers
Passengers travelling in a taxi licensed by City of Wolverhampton Council must now wear a protective face covering unless they have a medical condition which prevents it.
The new policy comes into force with immediate effect to protect drivers and passengers from spreading Covid-19. Drivers have been advised to wear masks at all times when carrying passengers and can refuse to pick up any passenger who is not wearing a face covering. Read more...
 World famous! Black Country becomes a UNESCO Global Geopark
The Black Country has been welcomed into the network of UNESCO Global Geoparks as a place with internationally important geology. This means the Black Country is now on a par with UNESCO Global Geoparks in countries stretching from Brazil to Canada and Iceland to Tanzania.
Wolverhampton Geopark sites include Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Bantock House, Northycote Farm, Wightwick Manor, Smestow Valley and West Park. Read more...
 Free school meal voucher guidance
The Government's Covid Summer Food Fund is providing vouchers of £90 for each child registered for benefits-related free school meals. If you are already receiving food parcels or vouchers from your child's school, there is no need to reapply. You should have received details from the school. Vouchers can be used at Aldi, Asda, Company Shop Group, Iceland (inc Food Warehouse); M&S, McColl's, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. Guidance is also available from the voucher provider Edenred.
Outdoor fitness classes to start next week
Outdoor classes for WV Active members will be available at all 3 of the council's leisure centres - Aldersley, Bilston-Bert Williams and Central - from Monday 13 July. Booking is essential. WV Active will also continue to offer free online workouts for members and non-members to enjoy until the centres reopen. Visit WV Active for more information.
 New free online courses for adult learners
Keep learning with free online courses from Adult Education Wolverhampton! New courses recently added include: Keeping Your Child Safe Online; Prepare to Volunteer; Supporting Children with SEND; Learn to Sew (including how to make your own face covering); and Get Ready for Access to Higher Education.
They join a number of existing online courses covering family learning, work skills and improving your mental and physical wellbeing. For full details, please visit the Adult Education website.
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