Speed Camera Vans Patrol West Midlands’ Most Traveled Speeding Hotspots Sunday, March 1, 2026 speeding westmidlands police cameras mobile vans traffic enforcement safety newtonroad Each year, thousands of drivers in the West Midlands are caught speeding by police speed camera vans. These marked mobile units, easily recognized by speed camera symbols, actively patrol various roads to enforce speed limits … Read More
Five Key Birmingham City Centre Roads Set for Major Change Under Sprint Initiative Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham sprint transport buses traffic infrastructure westmidlands speedlimits publictransport urbanplanning sport Birmingham city centre is poised for significant transformation as the Sprint initiative proposes new traffic regulations including 20mph speed limits and dedicated bus-only roads. These changes aim to improve public … Read More
West Midlands Pub The Mount Saved After Glynn Purnell’s Departure Saturday, February 28, 2026 westmidlands henleyinarden themount thebullshead pubrescue glynnpurnell hospitality localbusiness pubculture foodanddrink The Mount, a well-known pub in Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands, was set to close its doors on March 15 following the departure of renowned chef Glynn Purnell. However, the historic venue has been saved by the owners of nearby … Read More
Walsall Council Housing Scheme Revived with Demolition and £1 Million Funding Saturday, February 28, 2026 walsall housing socialhousing councilhomes affordablehousing westmidlands construction lovellpartnerships whg demolition A stalled council housing project in Walsall is set to move forward after a £1 million funding boost from West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker. The scheme, located on the former scrap yard site at Hollyhedge Lane, had been … Read More
Midlands Towns and Cities Delayed in Implementing New Food Waste Collection Rules Saturday, February 28, 2026 recycling waste foodwaste environment bincollections westmidlands councils sustainability defra collections From the end of March, new national rules for bin collections will take effect across England, aiming to streamline recycling and food waste disposal. However, many councils in the West Midlands are unlikely to meet this … Read More
Lloyds Bank Identifies West Midlands as a Hotspot for First-Time Home Buyers Friday, February 27, 2026 lloyds firsttimebuyers westmidlands manchester birmingham sandwell worcester mortgages homeownership propertymarket Sandwell and Birmingham have emerged as leading locations for first-time home buyers outside of London, according to recent data from Lloyds Bank. Across Britain, first-time buyers now make up about 50% of all mortgaged home … Read More