Warning over pool behaviour in hot weather

People seeking to cool off in Wolverhampton parks have been warned about anti-social behaviour, after issues during this summer's previous spells of hot weather.

The city council has asked people to park legally and not to drop litter at Tettenhall Pool and East Park's splash play area as temperatures soar once again.

Police were called to an assault at the Tettenhall site in May, while local councillor Sohail Khan described the litter left as "carnage".

In a Facebook post, the council also called on people to keep their dogs out of the water and take care of their health in the heat.

After the Spring bank holiday parking restrictions in the area were ignored, with roads blocked and driveways obstructed, and enforcement officers suffered abuse, Khan said.

"That is not acceptable anywhere in Wolverhampton."

The pool was "a fantastic facility for everyone to enjoy", he said adding no-one wanted families to stop having fun but enjoying a public space came with responsibilities.

In June, the pool was closed after a substance believed to be bleach was poured in.

With BBC Weather forecasting temperatures to peak at 33C in the current hot spell, and England's footballers in action at the World Cup on Saturday night, other public services are also calling on people to take care.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said it would have "increased resources" available.

Its chief operating officer, Nathan Hudson, said: "Simple things like drinking plenty of water, protecting yourself from the sun, checking in on elderly or vulnerable relatives and neighbours and celebrating responsibly can make a real difference."

Bin collections in the city are starting an hour earlier this week, from 06:00 BST, with officials warning householders to put waste out the night before.

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