Solihull planners reject ‘excessive’ Shirley home extension amid neighbour objections Tuesday, January 6, 2026 planning solihull extension shirley objection overdevelopment enforcement retrospective housing disability Solihull Council planners have refused retrospective permission for an extensive extension at a Shirley home, citing concerns over excessive development raised by neighbours and councillors. The property on Ufton Close had … Read More
Birmingham's Top 10 Roads with the Highest Parking Fines: Daily Patrols by Traffic Wardens Sunday, January 4, 2026 birmingham parking fines trafficwardens alumrockroad stratfordroad enforcement motoring roads tickets If you think you can dodge parking rules around Birmingham, think again. Recent data reveals the city’s top 10 roads where drivers are most frequently hit with parking fines, thanks to vigilant traffic wardens … Read More
Shock as Drink-Driving Rates on UK Roads Higher Than Expected Over Christmas Sunday, January 4, 2026 drinkdriving christmas police breathalyser ukroads enforcement motoring safety alcohollimit roadcrime New data reveals that drink-driving is a significant problem on Britain’s roads during the Christmas period. Over the last three festive seasons, approximately one in ten motorists stopped and breathalysed by police … Read More
What Drivers Need to Know About Average Speed Cameras as 90,000 Are Caught Saturday, January 3, 2026 speeding safety traffic law enforcement motors drivers cameras penalties roads Recent reports reveal that over 90,000 drivers have been caught speeding by average speed cameras in the region. These cameras, designed to monitor a vehicle’s speed over a stretch of road, help improve road safety and reduce … Read More
New Bus Lane Cameras on Birmingham’s Broad Street Catch 25,000 Drivers in First Year Friday, January 2, 2026 birmingham buslane enforcement traffic cameras broadstreet fines publictransport transport citycouncil sport New bus lane cameras installed along Birmingham’s famous Broad Street have caught an impressive 24,743 drivers in just their first year of operation. Enforcement began at the end of 2024 with the aim of ensuring smoother … Read More
90,000 Midlands Drivers Caught by Average Speed Cameras in 2025 as Worst Roads Revealed Friday, January 2, 2026 speeding cameras westmidlands birmingham roadsafety traffic fines motoring enforcement 2025 In 2025, average speed cameras across the West Midlands have caught nearly 90,000 drivers exceeding speed limits, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the region. Data obtained from police by BirminghamLive reveals … Read More