Walsall Council Rejects Three Children’s Home Applications Amid Traffic and Safety Concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 walsall children homes planning parking highways safety appeals council refusal Walsall Council’s planning committee has refused three applications for children’s homes at 5 Highgate Close, 10 Grove Way, and 43 St Ives Road, despite planning officers recommending approval for each. The decision comes … Read More
Plan to Enhance Safety on Solihull’s Blossomfield Road Cycle Route Amid Delivery Vehicle Concerns Tuesday, November 4, 2025 solihull cycling safety blossomfield delivery kerbs council infrastructure activetravel transport Solihull council is set to improve safety measures on the Blossomfield Road cycle route following concerns about delivery drivers frequently blocking the lane, hindering cyclists and raising safety issues. Installed in 2022, … Read More
The Birmingham 30mph Debate: Petition Calls for 40mph Limits, but Safety Experts Urge Caution Monday, November 3, 2025 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety expressways petition traffic collision council commuters safety A heated debate continues in Birmingham as a petition demanding the return of 40mph speed limits on the city’s expressways gains momentum with over 1,250 signatures. The campaigners argue that reducing limits to 30mph is … Read More
Ongoing Road Safety Crisis: Five Pedestrians Struck by Vehicles in One Week Sunday, November 2, 2025 roadsafety pedestrians accidents injuries traffic council enforcement bristol oldbury police The past week has been marked by a disturbing series of pedestrian accidents, with five individuals struck by vehicles—one fatally and four sustaining serious injuries. These incidents highlight an urgent and ongoing road … Read More