@WVProtect

We are @WolvesCouncil Environmental Health, Licensing & Trading Standards team keeping you up to date on how we protect the people of Wolverhampton.

 Wolverhampton, England
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Joined June 2017
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Forthcoming events at Bilston Indoor Market. Pop along for some FREE information
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UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSAOct 21
Some children have an eating disorder (pica) that means that they eat items not typically thought of as food. This is different from the natural stage many young children go through of putting non-food items in their mouths. (1/2)
A child sitting outdoors surrounded by grass, with dirt on their hands and face. The text reads: "Lead-contaminated dust, soil, and paint are common sources of lead exposure in children. Children may develop an eating disorder known as pica where they eat items that are not typically thought of as food."

ALT A child sitting outdoors surrounded by grass, with dirt on their hands and face. The text reads: "Lead-contaminated dust, soil, and paint are common sources of lead exposure in children. Children may develop an eating disorder known as pica where they eat items that are not typically thought of as food."

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Our Taxi Compliance Team worked with our partner @DerbysPolice Friday night in Derbyshire as part of #TyreSafetyMonth . X1 exposed tire found resulting in one driver now facing consequences from Police & Council.#Gettingusallhomesafely #CheckYourTyres ^MK
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Food businesses should immediately check their egg supplies and remove any affected eggs from sale 🥚 Product: Raw shell eggs 🥚 Establishment: Yasensvit Ltd, Kyiv, Ukraine 🥚 Approval Code: a-UA-10-12-06-X-PC, PP 🥚 Code stamped on eggs: 3UA1012066 🥚 All sizes 🥚 All dates
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🚖 Licensing Compliance officers were out on patrol across Sandwell and Dudley yesterday, carrying out vehicle compliance checks and speaking with drivers about the importance of regular tyre inspections. ^NW #TyreSafetyMonth #ActBeforeYouREact #ACTonTyres #TyreSafety
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Wolverhampton Taxi Compliance working with West Midlands Police checking Private hire vehicles in Birmingham as part of tyre safety month. 25 vehicle's checked and thankfully all tyres compliant . #TyreSafetyMonth #ActBeforeYouREact #ACTonTyres #TyreSafety #CC
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It was a busy weekend at the beginning of #TyreSafetyMonth for our Northern Compliance Team working with Police and other Licensing colleagues at Manchester Airport, Manchester City Centre, Hull and Chorley. One tyre found at Piccadilly Station with cords exposed. #ACTonTyres
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Wolves Council@WolvesCouncilSep 17
Free electric blanket testing and advice on energy bills & benefits available at three information days in the city. Our Trading Standards team are running the events and residents are welcome to attend to get blankets tested and ask for advice. More 👉 orlo.uk/ftp6C
A City of Wolverhampton Council poster advertising free electric blanket testing and energy advice events in autumn 2026.

ALT A City of Wolverhampton Council poster advertising free electric blanket testing and energy advice events in autumn 2026.

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Please see the poster below for details of free, confidential Clinic Appointments with a Dementia Nurse in October 2026.
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Wolverhampton Council Taxi compliance team educating and promoting Get Home Safe campaign to Wolverhampton University Students ^^CC
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Wolverhampton Taxi Compliance working with West Midlands Police DVSA Immigration HMRC and Solihull licensing on a Police led operation at the NEC in Solihull.
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Strong partnership working over the Bank Holiday weekend, with the Northern Compliance Team operating alongside GMP at Manchester Airport, Cheshire Police in Chester and Merseyside Police in Liverpool. Great to see high levels of compliance across all locations. #GetHomeSafe ^DB
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BBC Midlands
@bbcmtdJul 22
'Lip King' banned twice before woman's BBL death bbc.in/4wnJywI

'Lip King' banned from carrying out BBLs in two UK areas before woman's death

Alice Webb's family say she would have never had a BBL if she knew about previous bans.

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BBC Midlands
@bbcmtdJul 21
B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings bbc.in/4wMmjvY

B&M fined £2m over mice infestations at Birmingham stores

Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.

bbc.com
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CEnTSA@CEnTSA_Jul 21
Scammers pretend to be your bank 📩 Never share your account details or a one-time passcode. If unsure, call your bank using the number on their website or card. Find more advice → friendsagainstscams.org.uk/
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Wolves Council@WolvesCouncilJul 9
👀 Look who’s coming to entertain you at the new-look Bilston Market celebration event this Saturday (WV14 0DR). ⏰ Don’t miss out, its FREE entry. Get along (10am-3pm) and enjoy music & dance performances, family friendly activities and cooking demos by best in the business. 👇
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Wolves Council@WolvesCouncilJul 8
📅 🎉Join us on Saturday (July 11), 10am-3pm, for a fun-filled day to celebrate the new-look Bilston Market (WV14 0DR). See special celebrity guests Glynn Purnell and ‘Molly Makes Cakes’ and enjoy a host of activities. See you there! More 👉 orlo.uk/NaWhg
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Wolves Council@WolvesCouncilJul 7
☀️ It’s summertime – are you considering having a cosmetic procedure for the season? Non-surgical procedures such as facial filler injections are becoming really popular, but please take care when considering this treatment as they can cause problems if not given correctly (1/2)
A white background with a lot of small medicine bottles and syringes scattered across it. Some of the medicine bottles are brown, some are see-through with white labels on and the syringes are see-through.

ALT A white background with a lot of small medicine bottles and syringes scattered across it. Some of the medicine bottles are brown, some are see-through with white labels on and the syringes are see-through.

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Wolves Council@WolvesCouncilJul 2
🎥 Watch our Trading Standards team investigate a family-run conspiracy which traded in tens of thousands of counterfeit goods. BBC’s Fraud Squad spoke to officers about the illegal operation which meant loss to the industry of over £2million. Watch 👉 orlo.uk/zGrDU
A collection of consumer goods including Converse trainers, remote controls, charging cables, and various boxed electronics.

ALT A collection of consumer goods including Converse trainers, remote controls, charging cables, and various boxed electronics.

A large, messy pile of cardboard boxes and plastic bags filled with items stacked against a white wall on blue carpet.

ALT A large, messy pile of cardboard boxes and plastic bags filled with items stacked against a white wall on blue carpet.

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