Midlands Metro Route Highlights Socioeconomic Divide in Dudley Borough Monday, December 1, 2025 midlandsmetro dudley poverty deprivation unemployment socialhousing regeneration economy transport infrastructure The forthcoming extension of the Midlands Metro tram line into Dudley town centre casts a revealing spotlight on economic inequality within the borough. The initial phase is nearing completion, with further expansion planned … Read More
Bristol Proposes Raising Clean Air Zone Charge to £14 Daily to Combat Pollution Saturday, November 29, 2025 bristol cleanair pollution charges transport environment policy compliance inflation accessibility Bristol City Council is considering a significant increase in the daily charges for its Clean Air Zone (CAZ), potentially raising the fee from £9 to £14 for non-compliant cars and light goods vehicles. Introduced in 2022 to … Read More
Birmingham City's Stadium Vision Gains Momentum with Metro Tram Milestone Friday, November 28, 2025 birminghamcity powerhousestadium metroextension sportsquarter knighthead tram urbandevelopment football transport stadium sport Birmingham City Football Club’s ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art stadium took a significant step forward as a tram test ride highlighted progress on the Metro extension serving the new venue. Club officials joined West … Read More
New Number 98 Bus Route Announced to Link Solihull and Heartlands Hospital Friday, November 28, 2025 bus transport solihull heartlands lyndon garrettsgreen diamondbuses publictransport wagonlane sport A new bus service, the number 98, will launch from Solihull town centre to Heartlands Hospital beginning January 4, 2026. The route will pass through Lyndon, Sheldon, Garrett’s Green, and Bordesley, restoring public transport … Read More
Birmingham Advances Plans for New Cycle Route Connecting City Centre to A457 Dudley Road Tuesday, November 25, 2025 birmingham cycling infrastructure transport consultation activetravel sustainability climate community transportplanning sport Birmingham is making significant progress on plans to establish a dedicated cycle route linking the city centre to the A457 Dudley Road. This initiative is part of a broader vision to create a comprehensive city-wide cycle … Read More
Inside Birmingham City’s Stadium Reveal: Five Ways the Sports Quarter Project Could Transform the City Sunday, November 23, 2025 birmingham sportsquarter stadium powerhouse urbandevelopment transport culture economy regeneration football sport “Birmingham is a city that at times is under-appreciated,” said Blues chairman Tom Wagner at the unveiling event held at Digbeth Loc Studios. “Not anymore.” Speaking to an audience of political leaders, dignitaries, and … Read More