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
Walsall Council Rejects Three Children’s Home Applications Amid Traffic and Safety Concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 walsall children homes planning parking highways safety appeals council refusal Walsall Council’s planning committee has refused three applications for children’s homes at 5 Highgate Close, 10 Grove Way, and 43 St Ives Road, despite planning officers recommending approval for each. The decision comes … Read More