Councillor Phil Bateman Chair of the City of Wolverhampton Councils Scrutiny Board, produced the report of the Task & Finish Group Flood Risk and Preparation .This was the final report from the Scrutiny Task and Finish Group. .I am pleased to report that the City Councils Cabinet team accepted all 22 of the recommendations made. […]

Working hard for our community identifying people who do much to make a difference. Wednesfield North Councillors, Councillor Rita Potter, Mary and Phil Bateman, have been honouring the untold community work, and the charity workers, and volunteering of individuals and Groups who have done much for this Community, over the years. In 2019 at the […]

TAs we approach St Patricks Day 2025 It reminded me of the day I wrote an invitation to the Irish President Mary McAleese inviting her to what was still our newly proclaimed City of Wolverhampton in 2006. In those days we were the Mayor & Mayoress of the City of Wolverhampton. Here’s the tale – […]

There is never a dull moment in Wednesfield North. As we approach the end of this working week. Plus, the impending year end. Let me inform you of the issues and actions your Wednesfield North Councillors have taken. There is a Planning application published, reference 24/00974/FUL It’s a proposal for a two storey side extension […]

Well, I woke this morning to the news of Lord John Prescot passing away. It’s made me sit and just remember.Today will be a very sad day for me and Mary, as it will be for his wife Pauline, and family, and the hundreds, and hundreds of Labour Party members, who will also be mourning […]

Great Result Mary! This is the third election you have fought for Labour in three years here in Wednesfield North. It was a great result winning the seat again for Labour. Winning 65.49% of the vote. Great performance. Wednesfield North – DeclaredCandidate VotesBATEMAN MaryLabour Party 1431 WILLIAMS Nathaniel RobertLocal Conservatives 754 Majority 677 votes. Elected […]

Elections are important, and we are looking forward to the 2nd of May here in Wolverhampton. We have been busy as a Labour led Council, in building for the future. As part of that planning for the future investments of £500m for new apartments, retail and leisure spaces at the designated City Centre West and […]

As Chair of the City of Wolverhampton’s Scrutiny Board, I have this week requested Officials to list the following work for an ” enquiry into the efficiency and effectiveness of local bus services as they serve the city and as they integrate with train and tram.”

Councillor Phil Bateman MBE said, “Today I am welcoming Susan Vickers, as the 21st ‘Star’ in the Ashmore Park Walk of Stars. Susan is well qualified to become a Member due to her early years living and being educated here in Ashmore Park. Those early years are encapsulated in her book . Today Susan delivers […]

Please find details below regarding the proposed temporary closure of Rocester Avenue, Wednesfield North, Wolverhampton. (A Date for Your Diary) • Rocester Avenue service road closed between properties 21a & 29. Access/Egress to frontages maintained. The closure can be viewed on One.Network via this link – https://one.network/?tm=137419585 It is anticipated that the above closure will […]