Solihull Planners Reject Children’s Home Proposal in Olton Over Highway Safety Concerns Wednesday, January 14, 2026 solihull olton childrenshome planning highways trafficsafety localopposition councildecision residential development Solihull planners have rejected a proposal to convert a house on Dene Court Road in Olton into a children’s home. The application, submitted by Aqib Nawaz Nawaz in September to accommodate two children aged 11 to 17, faced … Read More
M5 Motorway Faces Major Delays as Storm Goretti Brings Snow and Lane Closures Thursday, January 8, 2026 m5 stormgoretti snow traffic delays nationalhighways metoffice winterweather rac highways Heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti has caused significant disruption on the M5, particularly on the northbound stretch between junctions 4 and 3 near Birmingham. As of 8:50 pm on Friday, January 8, two out of three lanes were … Read More
£100 Fine Warning for Drivers Splashing Pedestrians in Wet Weather Monday, December 15, 2025 driving wetweather fines penaltypoints rain safety motorists puddles fireservice highways Drivers are being urged by fire services to exercise caution when driving in wet conditions to avoid fines and penalty points on their licences. With heavy rainfall forecast across many parts of the UK today, the Met Office … Read More
Reform UK Leadership Faces Criticism Over Decline in Midlands Pothole Repairs Saturday, December 6, 2025 staffordshire potholes reformuk highways roadworks localgovernment roadmaintenance infrastructure funding politics Staffordshire County Council, now under Reform UK leadership, has been criticised for a notable decrease in pothole repairs since the new administration took office earlier this year. Data shows that from May to October, the … Read More
Downward Trend in Road Deaths in Solihull Highlights Challenges Ahead Tuesday, December 2, 2025 solihull roadsafety trafficcollisions fatalities injuries transport westmidlands council accidents highways The number of deaths on Solihull’s roads continues to decline, but recent data indicates the borough may still fall short of its ambitious 2030 road safety goals. Statistics from the Department for Transport reveal nine … Read More
Midlands Road Closure Due to Landslip to Last Four Years Until Repair Completion Saturday, November 15, 2025 landslip derbyshire leashaw roadclosure infrastructure repairs highways flooding roadmaintenance transportation sport A major landslip on Leashaw, near Holloway in the Midlands, is set to keep the road closed for four years before reopening, Derbyshire County Council has confirmed. The council’s Reform UK administration recently announced a … Read More