Birmingham Residents Welcome Pavement Parking Ban Amid Long-Standing Safety Concerns Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham pavementparking parkingban pedestriansafety accessibility enforcement roadsafety localgovernment community traffic For many Birmingham residents, navigating the city’s streets has long been a daily challenge due to inconsiderate pavement parking. Cars and vans frequently block sidewalks, forcing pedestrians, including parents with … Read More
19 NHS Health Conditions Qualify for £812 PIP Payment Sunday, January 4, 2026 nhs pip disability benefits dwp healthcare support accessibility mentalhealth physicalhealth If you live with one of 19 specific NHS-recognised health conditions, you may be eligible for up to £812 through the Department for Work and Pensions' Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This benefit is designed to help … Read More
The Best Parks in Wolverhampton: Award-Winning Green Spaces for Play, Walks, and Cafes Thursday, December 25, 2025 wolverhampton parks greenflag playareas naturereserve families accessibility outdoorfitness wildlife victorianparks Wolverhampton is home to six outstanding parks and green spaces that have proudly retained their Green Flag awards, a mark of excellence given by Keep Britain Tidy. These awards recognise the highest standards in parks and … Read More
DWP Exempts Some PIP Recipients from New £400 Motability Charge Tuesday, December 23, 2025 motability pip dwp tax advancepayment wav disability grants ipt accessibility The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that some individuals receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be exempt from a planned £400 charge related to the Motability Scheme. This announcement … Read More
Calls Mount for Stricter Enforcement of Scotland's 2023 Pavement Parking Ban Saturday, December 20, 2025 pavementparking scotland enforcement walking wheeling accessibility safety legislation disability mobility Campaigners are calling on Scottish councils to strengthen enforcement of the pavement parking ban introduced in December 2023, as recent data indicates that the issue has worsened rather than improved. According to a … Read More
Birmingham Church’s New Car Park Approved Despite Gravestone Relocation Concerns Friday, December 19, 2025 birmingham church gravestones parking boldmere planning council heritage accessibility relocation St Michael’s Church in Boldmere, Birmingham, has received approval for its proposal to build a new car park, following the council’s assessment that relocating certain gravestones is “considered acceptable.” The church aimed … Read More