Dudley Elections Loom as Campaigners Hit the Streets Sunday, February 1, 2026 dudley elections council conservative labour wards campaign midlands nomination 2026 With local elections scheduled for May 7, 2026, Dudley councillors are actively canvassing voters across the borough. The elections will determine who holds seats in the council chamber, where the Conservative Party currently … Read More
Life on 'Grim' Birmingham Road Where Bins Haven't Been Collected Since Christmas, Say 'Forgotten' Locals Sunday, February 1, 2026 birmingham navigationdrive binstrikes wastecollection kingsnorton community pestcontrol council rubbish industrialaction “I can’t believe we haven’t seen rats yet.” This is the bleak observation from a resident of Navigation Drive in Kings Norton, Birmingham, as the impact of the ongoing bin strike grows increasingly … Read More
New Pavement Parking Crackdown to Launch in Birmingham Sunday, February 1, 2026 birmingham pavement parking crackdown council transport safety accessibility rules enforcement Birmingham drivers should prepare for a new crackdown on pavement parking as the city council moves to gain powers to tackle rule-breakers on designated streets. The upcoming changes will ban pavement parking in select areas … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Face New 30mph Speed Limits and Fines on Key Routes Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety traffic enforcement speedcameras driving fines council transportation sport Drivers in Birmingham are being urged to stay alert to new 30mph speed limits introduced on over two dozen of the city’s busiest roads. This is part of Birmingham City Council’s ongoing efforts to improve road … Read More
Birmingham Expands Average Speed Camera Network to Enhance Road Safety Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham roads speeding cameras roadsafety traffic enforcement council speedlimits transport Birmingham is stepping up its efforts to improve road safety by expanding the network of average speed cameras across the city. In a bid to crackdown on speeding and reduce traffic-related incidents, the city council has … 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