Couple Earning £29k a Year Seek Council Flat Amid Housing Struggles Sunday, February 22, 2026 housing council flats socialhousing couple rent benefits reddit waitinglist privatehousing A young couple with a combined annual income of £29,000 is exploring the possibility of moving into a council flat after being asked to leave their family homes. Currently living with relatives, they are facing pressure to … Read More
Nearly 100 Homes Approved in Midland Village Despite Transport and Flooding Concerns Sunday, February 22, 2026 wombourne housing development transport flooding planning council bus affordable environment South Staffordshire Council has approved plans for 92 new homes on Pool House Road in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton, despite significant concerns from local residents about transport accessibility and flood risks. The … Read More
Birmingham to Ban Pavement Parking in Major Safety Overhaul Sunday, February 22, 2026 birmingham pavement safety parking banned motoring government transport council enforcement Birmingham is set to ban an everyday driving manoeuvre—parking on pavements—as part of a significant push to improve pedestrian safety. The city council is seeking new powers from the Government that will allow them to … Read More
Birmingham Bin Worker Faces Losing Home Amid Ongoing Labour Council Dispute Saturday, February 21, 2026 strike birmingham labour union paycut housing council protest equalpay negotiation A Birmingham bin worker involved in the prolonged strike has revealed she is on the brink of losing her home, spotlighting the human cost of the ongoing dispute with the Labour-run city council. The strike, now entering its … Read More
Smethwick Food Trailer Car Park Proposal Rejected After Government Inspector's Review Saturday, February 21, 2026 smethwick parking safety foodtrailer planning council appeal pedestrian inspection carpark A proposal to keep a food trailer stationed in a Smethwick car park has been denied following the dismissal of an appeal by a government planning inspector. Sandwell Council had previously rejected a request for temporary … Read More
Birmingham Council Introduces Fines for Traffic Offences as New Cameras Are Installed Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham traffic enforcement cameras fines roadsafety driving council speedlimits regulations Birmingham City Council is set to enforce new traffic regulations in targeted areas, placing motorists at risk of fines for rule violations. As part of a comprehensive road safety campaign, cameras will be installed at key … Read More