Accessibility

Saturday, February 14, 2026 solihull warwickroad hotel planning development conversion offices accessibility urban accommodation

A long-empty office building at the heart of Solihull town centre is set to be revitalized as a new hotel, following planning approval granted by Solihull Council. The Landsdowne Group’s John Kelly submitted an application in … Read More

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 dudley transport busstation interchange metro construction traders accessibility infrastructure westmidlands

The opening of the much-anticipated £24 million Dudley bus station, known as the Dudley Interchange, has been delayed until the autumn of 2024. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) recently confirmed the new facility will not … Read More

Sunday, February 1, 2026 birmingham pavement parking crackdown council transport safety accessibility rules enforcement

Birmingham drivers should prepare for a new crackdown on pavement parking as the city council moves to gain powers to tackle rule-breakers on designated streets. The upcoming changes will ban pavement parking in select areas … Read More

Saturday, January 31, 2026 councillor bus publictransport ridership communication accessibility transportation travel outreach urbanplanning sport

Councillor Andrew Burrow has openly admitted that he doesn’t travel on buses because he doesn’t know how to navigate the system. Despite this, he is advocating for improvements in communication to encourage more people to use … Read More

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 disability accessibility birmingham railway smallheath rnib transport inclusion government funding

Campaigners have expressed strong disappointment after a crucial disability access scheme at Birmingham’s Small Heath railway station was cancelled due to budget constraints. The station had been included among 50 locations … Read More

Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham pavementparking parkingban pedestriansafety accessibility enforcement roadsafety localgovernment community traffic

For many Birmingham residents, navigating the city’s streets has long been a daily challenge due to inconsiderate pavement parking. Cars and vans frequently block sidewalks, forcing pedestrians, including parents with … Read More