Security Boosted After Anti-Racism Protest Disrupts Reform UK Council Meeting Friday, December 19, 2025 reformuk staffordshire protest antiracism security council racism demonstration scarf democracy Staffordshire County Council, led by Reform UK in the Midlands, increased its security measures after a recent anti-racism protest disrupted a full council meeting. During last Thursday’s session, members of Stafford Campaign … Read More
Midlands Council Leader Defends Transparency Amid Delayed Report on Failed Leisure Centre Sale Friday, December 19, 2025 dudley council leisurecentre sale audit transparency bureaucracy investigation politics localgovernment Dudley Council leader Cllr Patrick Harley has firmly denied any attempt to conceal details surrounding the collapse of the planned sale of the former Dudley Leisure Centre, amid concerns over a nearly year-long delay in … Read More
‘Significant Step Forward’ for Ambitious Kingshurst Regeneration Project Thursday, December 18, 2025 kingshurst regeneration solihull council housing community construction development health planning Senior Solihull councillors have given their support to the next phase of the ambitious regeneration of Kingshurst village centre, marking a crucial milestone in the project’s progress. The large-scale revitalisation received … Read More
Birmingham City Council Secures Major Government Funding Boost to Enhance Services Wednesday, December 17, 2025 birmingham council funding deprivation government services budget austerity localgovernment taxation Birmingham City Council has emerged as a significant beneficiary following the Government’s announcement of increased funding for councils serving the most deprived areas of England. As part of a landmark multi-year financial … Read More
Major Changes to Birmingham Council Tips: Extended Hours Until End of January Wednesday, December 17, 2025 birmingham council tips recycling festive openinghours waste strike megapicket unite Birmingham City Council has announced extended opening hours for all household waste centres across the city during the busy festive season. Starting Sunday, 21 December, all five council tips will be open from 7am to 9pm on … Read More
UK Homeowner Ordered to Demolish £170,000 Garden Extension Following Planning Dispute Wednesday, December 17, 2025 planning extension council demolition worcester annexe neighbours permission garage gardening A Worcestershire woman has been instructed to demolish a £170,000 garden extension after neighbours raised objections over its size and unapproved construction. The 58-year-old homeowner initially sought permission to replace … Read More