Midlands Council to Receive Record £121 Million Support to Enhance Frontline Services Monday, February 23, 2026 shropshire croydon warrington haringey localgovernment funding deprivation education austerity budget A total of 37 financially struggling councils across the country have been approved to receive exceptional financial support aimed at improving frontline services, with a special emphasis on aiding deprived communities. … Read More
Drivers Could Save £315 on Car Insurance by Simply Adding a Partner Saturday, February 21, 2026 insurance carinsurance savings motorists partners premiums motoring budget policy costcutting Car owners might reduce their insurance premiums by hundreds of pounds with just one simple action: adding their partner to the policy. According to motoring experts at Confused.com, including a spouse on your car insurance … Read More
West Midlands Police Faces Chronic Underfunding Equivalent to Loss of 800 Officers Annually Thursday, February 5, 2026 westmidlands policefunding counciltax underfunding crimepanel budget policeofficers fundingformula publicsafety governmentgrants West Midlands Police leaders have voiced growing frustration over the persistent underfunding of the force, highlighting that current government grant formulas shortchange them by around £43 million each year — equivalent to … Read More
Ray of Hope for Birmingham Residents Amid Council Crisis, But Challenges Remain Thursday, February 5, 2026 birmingham council finance budget labour opposition strike oracle equalpay services After a turbulent period marked by financial turmoil, Birmingham City Council has announced a significant milestone: it is no longer ‘bankrupt.’ This declaration brings a glimmer of hope to the city’s residents, though … Read More
Dudley Council Proposes Nearly 10% Price Increase for Essential Telecare Service Wednesday, February 4, 2026 dudley telecare priceincrease adultcare budget socialcare emergencyservice vulnerable council finance Dudley Council is preparing to implement a substantial price increase for its critical Telecare service, which provides emergency support to vulnerable individuals living independently. At a meeting scheduled for February 4, … Read More
Admission of Overzealous Changes After Midlands Grit Bin Removal Sparks Outcry Tuesday, February 3, 2026 dudley gritbins wintermaintenance libdems council budget review localgovernment publicoutcry winterroads The Dudley Liberal Democrats have admitted their support for a recent budget led to the removal of nearly 500 grit bins across the borough, a decision that sparked significant public outrage during recent cold spells. The … Read More