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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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)
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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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
ALT A City of Wolverhampton Council poster advertising free electric blanket testing and energy advice events in autumn 2026.
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'Lip King' banned twice before woman's BBL death bbc.in/4wnJywI
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B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings bbc.in/4wMmjvY
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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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👀 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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📅 🎉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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☀️ 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)
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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🎥 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
ALT A collection of consumer goods including Converse trainers, remote controls, charging cables, and various boxed electronics.
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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❗ACTION TAKEN
We’ve prosecuted a city food business after environmental health officers discovered a rat infestation.
Fighting Cocks Supermarket pleaded guilty to three breaches of food safety & hygiene regulations and was ordered to pay £8,200.
Info 👉 orlo.uk/aai45
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Report a Business or Trader 🚨
You can report unsafe products, fake goods, scams,
underage sales, food labelling issues,
animal health concerns or faulty second-hand cars.
Reports are quick, simple and anonymous.
👉 Report on our website: centsa.org.uk/consumer-advic…
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“Can you help me just this once?” ❤️
An online contact asks for money and secrecy.
That’s a warning sign.
Before sending money, it’s okay to stop and check with someone you trust.
STOP. CHECK. BEFORE YOU PAY.
Advice – centsa.org.uk/campaigns/cust…
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“Guaranteed returns.” 📈
An unexpected investment offer can sound convincing.
Professional websites and big promises don’t mean it’s real.
Before investing money, it’s okay to stop and check.
STOP. CHECK. BEFORE YOU PAY. centsa.org.uk/campaigns/cust…
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“Pay a small fee first.” ⚠️
Jobs, loans, inheritance or prizes should not ask for upfront fees.
Once you pay, nothing follows.
Before paying any fee, it’s okay to stop and check.
STOP. CHECK. BEFORE YOU PAY.
Advice – centsa.org.uk/campaigns/cust…
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Safety warning ⚠️
Some viral squishy toys may not meet UK safety standards.
Concerns include missing labels, chemical smells, choking risks and burns if heated.
Look for UKCA/CE marking and supplier details before buying or selling. Report: Citizens Advice Helpline 0808 223 1133
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“You just need to pay a small fee first.” ⚠️
“Pay a small fee first.” ⚠️
Jobs, loans, inheritance or prizes should not ask for upfront fees.
Once you pay, nothing follows.
Before paying any fee, it’s okay to stop and check.
STOP. CHECK. BEFORE YOU PAY.
centsa.org.uk/campaigns/cust…
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🙌 The council has delivered another winning performance in an audit of the way it works to keep sports fans safe.
For the second time, environmental health officers notched up 100% in an audit of the council’s sports ground safety function.
More 👉 orlo.uk/BDS8c
ALT A white ribbon award icon showing 100% and the text 'Safety audit success' on a purple background.
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🚫Don’t let prom night end like this…
After a luxury car was seized and an operator prosecuted, we’re reminding people to check licences before hiring.
❗Unlicensed & uninsured vehicles can put young people at risk
Verify with the relevant authority
More: orlo.uk/Ouwtn
ALT An image of a Rolls-Royce being towed away
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If you’re visiting a farm this half term, make sure you’re only bringing home fond memories, not an E. coli infection. 🐑🐣
Dr Rachael Hornigold shares how you can protect yourself and your little ones during your visit. 📹🔽
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A BBQ and the ground underneath it can stay hot enough to cause a serious burn for a long time after it’s been used. So, stay alert and keep children well away from the cooking area until it’s completely cooled.
Learn more: capt.org.uk/burns-scalds/
#ChildSafety #BeBurnsAware
