Staff Numbers Cut as Solihull Council Tackles Financial Challenges Friday, January 9, 2026 solihull council staff resignation recruitment agency sickness budget children workforce Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce through a mutual early resignation scheme (MERS) and stringent recruitment controls as it grapples with budget pressures. Last spring, all council employees, excluding … Read More
Pest Control and Cremation Services Among Those Set for Price Increases in Dudley Thursday, January 8, 2026 dudley pestcontrol cremation budget fees inflation council services priceincrease finance Pest control treatments and cremation services are on the list of Dudley Council offerings scheduled for price increases in 2026. These proposed rises will be discussed by the council’s cabinet during their meeting on January … Read More
Future of Solihull’s Aging Barston Bridge Uncertain as Council Seeks Community Input Thursday, January 8, 2026 solihull barston bridge infrastructure safety consultation council transport flooding maintenance Solihull Council has opened a public consultation regarding the future of Barston Bridge, a vital crossing used by over a thousand vehicles daily. Built in 1859, this historic bridge carries Barston Lane over the River … Read More
'I'm embarrassed' - Birmingham bin worker's message to Brummies as strike hits one year Tuesday, January 6, 2026 birmingham strike bins council union waste negotiation labour industrialaction recycling As Birmingham’s bin workers mark one year of striking, union members remain steadfast in their commitment to continue the battle. The industrial action began on January 6 last year, sparked by a clash between the Labour-led … Read More
Midlands Council Nears Deal to Purchase Ladies Walk Health Centre Tuesday, January 6, 2026 dudley sedgley healthcentre council politics property negotiations conservative labour community Dudley Council is on the brink of finalising the purchase of the Ladies Walk centre in Sedgley after months of ongoing negotiations and public speculation. The current lease on this privately owned health centre and library, … Read More
Good News for Walsall as Extra Council Funding Confirmed Tuesday, January 6, 2026 walsall council funding localgovernment socialcare education budget planning community taxation Walsall Council leader Councillor Mike Bird has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new multi-year funding settlement that promises to transform local authority financing. Revealed just before Christmas by the … Read More