All the Birmingham Roads Now Enforced with 30mph Speed Limits Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety transport trafficcontrol speedcameras citycouncil driversafety roadchanges trafficregulations Birmingham has introduced new 30mph speed limits on more than two dozen roads, marking a significant change for local drivers. Previously set at 40mph on many main routes, these lowered limits aim to improve road safety … Read More
New Rail Line Planned from Birmingham to Manchester, But Departure Date Still Unknown Tuesday, January 13, 2026 railway birmingham manchester hs2 northernpowerhouserail infrastructure transport government investment northernengland The government has announced plans for a new railway line linking Birmingham and Manchester, though no construction timeline has been provided. This development comes after the cancellation of the second leg of the … Read More
Buddhist Temple’s Community Hall Plans Rejected Over Parking Concerns Tuesday, January 13, 2026 buddhist community parking wolverhampton council hall planning rejection transport development The City of Wolverhampton Council has rejected a proposal from the Ambedkar Buddhist Centre to construct a new 150-square-metre community hall on Upper Zoar Street, citing insufficient parking provisions. The temple’s plan … Read More
A5 Closure LIVE: Main Staffordshire Road Shut for Hours Due to Emergency Resurfacing Monday, January 12, 2026 a5 staffordshire roadclosure resurfacing emergency infrastructure traffic transport repair delays The A5 in Staffordshire is currently closed northbound due to an emergency resurfacing operation. Authorities have warned that the closure will last for several hours to properly address infrastructure defects that pose …
Major Deal Set to Secure Control of West Midlands Railway Services Monday, January 12, 2026 westmidlands rail devolution wmre transport agreement dft combinedauthority railwayservices integration Transport leaders in the West Midlands face a critical decision to preserve their significant influence over the region’s railway services. The current collaboration agreement between the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) … Read More
Labour Proposes Major Changes to EV Charging Infrastructure for UK Households with Driveways Sunday, January 11, 2026 labour ev chargepoints pdrs electricvehicles infrastructure homecharging consultation transport reform Labour is considering significant reforms aimed at making it easier for UK homeowners, especially those with driveways, to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. At the heart of this initiative are proposed changes to … Read More