£470,000 Funding Boost for Major i10 Office Refurbishment in Wolverhampton Saturday, May 2, 2026 wolverhampton refurbishment lgps investment economicgrowth jobs citydevelopment offices localgovernment business Wolverhampton’s city centre is set for a significant transformation with a £470,000 refurbishment of the i10 office building, a crucial step in relocating the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to the site. The City of … Read More
Kings Heath Mum Turns Front Garden Shed into Thriving Cake Business, Quits Job Saturday, May 2, 2026 cakes bakery smallbusiness kingsheath homemade entrepreneurship community honesty lavender baking Gardening tools and lawnmowers are typical fixtures in garden sheds, but not at Danielle Edington’s home in Kings Heath. Instead, her shed is stocked with homemade brownies, cookies, slices, cakes, and other tempting treats. … Read More
Force Celebrates Significant Improvements in 999 and 101 Call Response Times Saturday, May 2, 2026 westmidlands police emergencycalls responsetimes publicsafety nationalresponseweek 999calls 101calls simonfoster lawenforcement The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, has praised the force for its remarkable progress in handling emergency calls more efficiently. During National Response Week of Action (20-27 April), Mr. Foster … Read More
Birmingham Underground System: Tory Transport Pledge Sparks Debate Saturday, May 2, 2026 birmingham underground transport conservatives feasibility infrastructure council elections transit development The Conservative Party has announced plans to explore the possibility of developing an extensive underground transport system in Birmingham. This pledge, made ahead of the upcoming council elections, involves commissioning a … Read More
Birmingham City Exit for Jonathan Panzo Seems Inevitable Despite Manager’s Hesitation Saturday, May 2, 2026 birminghamcity jonathanpanzo championship football contracts chrisdavies defence relegation leagueone squadmanagement sport Not long ago, Birmingham City routinely faced a host of contract decisions at season’s end. In 2023, the Blues released six players after their contracts expired—though Kevin Long re-signed two months later. The following … Read More
Birmingham City Council Ordered to Compensate Homeless Father and Newborn Saturday, May 2, 2026 birmingham homelessness council compensation housing ombudsman father newborn localgovernment socialservices Birmingham City Council has been held accountable by the Housing Ombudsman for failing to adequately support a homeless father and his newborn child. The council neglected its duty to provide suitable temporary housing, … Read More