Calls Mount for Stricter Enforcement of Scotland's 2023 Pavement Parking Ban Saturday, December 20, 2025 pavementparking scotland enforcement walking wheeling accessibility safety legislation disability mobility Campaigners are calling on Scottish councils to strengthen enforcement of the pavement parking ban introduced in December 2023, as recent data indicates that the issue has worsened rather than improved. According to a … Read More
Ten Cars Stopped by West Midlands Police for Same Offense in One Day Thursday, December 18, 2025 police roadsafety birmingham tinting operationadvance enforcement stolenvehicles drinkdriving drugs seatbelts On Tuesday, December 16, West Midlands Police conducted a focused road safety initiative known as Operation Advance in Birmingham city centre, resulting in 22 vehicles being stopped for various offenses. Among these stops, … Read More
Closure Order Upheld for Bilston Children's Home Following Council Enforcement Wednesday, December 17, 2025 children care healthcare enforcement planning dudley bilston inspection noise community A Dudley Council enforcement notice ordering a children’s home in Bilston to stop operating has been upheld following an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The property, a two-story semi-detached house on Maslin Drive, had … Read More
Fake Apple AirPods Seized in £150k Raid at Bescot Market Tuesday, December 16, 2025 counterfeit airpods bescotmarket enforcement tradingstandards safety walsall police electricalgoods consumerprotection Council officers, alongside West Midlands Police and private-sector brand protection teams, seized counterfeit goods valued at £150,000—including fake Apple AirPods—during a raid at Bescot Market in the Black Country. The … Read More
Midlands Car Wash Forced to Demolish Unauthorized Building Following Council Orders Sunday, December 14, 2025 carwash enforcement planning appeal demolition dudley traffic noise blackheath construction A car wash business located on Shell Corner near Blackheath has been ordered to demolish a building erected without planning permission. Hot Wheelz Car Wash Ltd, based on Belgrave Road, was served an enforcement notice by … Read More
Drivers Urged to Know These 10 Key Facts as 20mph Speeding Fines Increase Saturday, December 13, 2025 speeding fines 20mph midlands roadsafety residential traffic police enforcement motorists Drivers across the Midlands have been surprised to receive speeding fines even though they were travelling at less than 30mph. These penalties are primarily being issued to those exceeding the 20mph speed limits that are … Read More