Birmingham to Host UEFA Euro 2028 Matches, Bringing £117m Boost and Renewed Community Spirit Tuesday, November 18, 2025 birmingham euro2028 villapark economy community football infrastructure investment inequality grassroots sport Birmingham has been confirmed as a host city for UEFA Euro 2028, a prestigious football tournament set to inject approximately £117 million into the local economy. The city will welcome fans for four matches at Villa Park, … Read More
The 27 Birmingham Roads Where Speed Limits Will Be Reduced to 30mph in 2026 Sunday, November 16, 2025 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety traffic enforcement speedcameras citycouncil commuting crimeprevention infrastructure Significant changes are coming to Birmingham’s road network starting early 2026. Over 25 busy routes across the city will see their speed limits reduced to a maximum of 30mph, marking the end of 40mph zones in the area. The … 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
Birmingham School Project Approved to Tackle Damp and Flooding Issues Wednesday, November 12, 2025 birmingham education school infrastructure repairs flooding damp structural renovation safety A £747,000 project to address serious structural concerns at Story Wood Primary School in Kingstanding, Birmingham, has been officially approved. The decision comes in response to issues including flooding, mould, and … Read More
Speed Limit Reduced to 50mph at A1(M) Junctions 58 and 59 in December Sunday, November 9, 2025 a1m countydurham speedlimit bridgeinspection nationalhighways roadsafety trafficmanagement nightwork infrastructure transport Drivers travelling through County Durham will face a temporary reduction in the national speed limit to 50mph along a key stretch of the A1(M) from December 3. National Highways has announced the speed cut to facilitate … Read More
Drivers Threaten to Give Up Cars Over Proposed Pay-Per-Mile Car Tax Shake-Up Friday, November 7, 2025 car tax driving motorists electric ev transport government infrastructure charges Drivers across the UK are expressing strong opposition to a proposed overhaul of car tax proposed by Labour’s Rachel Reeves, which could see motorists charged 3p per mile starting in 2028. According to recent reports, this … Read More