West Midlands Bus Station Workers and More Strike Over ‘Inadequate’ Pay Offer Friday, December 19, 2025 strike pay westmidlands unison transport workers labor authorities disruption industrialaction Staff at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are staging a strike today, Friday, December 19, demanding a fairer pay offer after rejecting a 3.2% wage increase proposed for 2025/26. The strike includes employees … Read More
20mph Limits Proposed on Seven Birmingham Roads to Boost School Safety Thursday, December 18, 2025 birmingham roadsafety transport speedlimits schoolsafety consultation trafficreduction pedestriansafety urbanplanning publictransport sport Birmingham City Council has proposed new 20mph speed limits on seven roads near Chilcote School in Hall Green to enhance safety for children and residents. This proposal is part of the city’s wider Chilcote Safer Route to … Read More
Major Midlands Bypass Gains Momentum Amid Plans for Up to 14,000 New Homes Sunday, December 14, 2025 hereford bypass transport infrastructure herefordshire council housing traffic nationalhighways planning Herefordshire’s vision for a major bypass around Hereford took a significant step forward as local councillors approved an essential component of the county’s Local Transport Plan. The plan focuses on establishing a new … Read More
What Drivers Need to Know as 40mph Speed Limits Disappear in Birmingham Saturday, December 13, 2025 speedlimits road safety westmidlands birmingham traffic collisions transport regulations driving infrastructure The West Midlands is set to phase out all remaining 40mph speed limits on A and B roads, lowering them to 30mph as part of an ambitious regional road safety strategy. This change is a key element in the effort to reduce both … Read More
£30 Million Investment to Enhance Safer Walking and Cycling Routes Across the West Midlands Thursday, December 11, 2025 westmidlands activetravel cycling walking infrastructure funding safety community health transport The West Midlands is set to receive over £30 million to enhance the safety and accessibility of walking and cycling routes throughout the region. Active Travel England has allocated £36,009,295 to the West Midlands Combined … Read More
M40 Crash Recap: Car Overturns on Major Motorway, Traffic Held Thursday, December 11, 2025 m40 crash accident motorway traffic car overturned emergency delays transport A serious accident occurred on the M40 motorway involving a car that overturned, causing significant disruption to traffic flow. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, and as a result, traffic has been held on …