Solihull Villagers Fear Isolation as Barston Bridge Faces Closure Amid Funding Shortfall Wednesday, March 4, 2026 barston bridge solihull infrastructure funding council consultation safety transport community Residents of Solihull’s Barston village are growing increasingly concerned about the potential closure of Barston Bridge, a historic structure spanning the River Blythe, due to safety issues and lack of repair funding. Built … Read More
Solihull Council Proposes Changes to Tax Support Amid Budget Pressures Wednesday, February 25, 2026 solihull counciltax supportscheme budget universalcredit consultation councillors welfare localgovernment taxreform Senior councillors in Solihull have engaged in a heated debate over proposed modifications to the council’s tax support scheme, highlighting differing views on the scheme’s generosity. Last year, the Conservative-led Solihull … Read More
Plans Unveiled for 70 New Homes on Midlands Green Belt Saturday, February 21, 2026 housing development greenbelt pelsall walsall affordablehousing consultation regeneration environment community Up to 70 new homes could soon be built on green belt land in Pelsall, as RCA Regeneration reveals ambitious housing plans for the site off Allens Lane. The developer has launched a public consultation to gather resident input … Read More
UK Government Delays New Driving Law Introducing Mandatory Eyesight Tests for Elderly Drivers Thursday, February 19, 2026 uk driving law roadsafety elderly eyesight consultation fines transport insurance The UK government has postponed implementing a new driving law that could impose mandatory eyesight tests for elderly drivers every three years, with potential fines reaching £1,000 for non-compliance. Originally set to … Read More
Birmingham Unveils Plans to Transform Roads in Knowledge Quarter Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham transport infrastructure cycling pedestrian publictransport traffic climate urbanplanning consultation sport Birmingham City Council is set to implement significant changes to key roads in the city’s Knowledge Quarter, a vital hub for innovation and education. The Labour-led council has announced two major transport … Read More
Birmingham Bin Workers Prepare Legal Action Amid Ongoing Dispute Friday, January 30, 2026 birmingham binworkers unite strike legalaction council dispute paycuts equalpay consultation Up to 400 legal claims are being prepared against Birmingham City Council by bin workers engaged in a prolonged 13-month dispute, marking a new phase in the conflict over job roles and pay. Unite the union reports its members … Read More