Sir Keir Starmer to Propose Pavement Law Reform Allowing Delivery Robots Amid Safety Concerns Tuesday, June 30, 2026 starmer pavements delivery robots legislation safety accessibility livingstreets disability technology Sir Keir Starmer is set to introduce new legislation permitting the use of delivery robots on pavements before he steps down as Prime Minister. While ministers support the change as a step forward for technological … Read More
Dudley MP Advocates for Town Centre Health Hub to Drive Regeneration Tuesday, June 23, 2026 dudley healthcare regeneration wellbeing community healthhub accessibility mp soniakumar localeconomy Dudley MP Sonia Kumar is calling for the establishment of a Health on the High Street centre in Dudley’s town centre, believing it could be a catalyst for regeneration and community revitalization. Drawing on her experience … Read More
£499 Fee Introduced for EV Charging Cable Installation Across Pavements in England Sunday, June 21, 2026 ev charging surrey kerbocharge electricvehicles cablegully governmentfunding accessibility sustainability infrastructure Surrey County Council has launched a groundbreaking initiative to support residents without off-street parking by enabling safer and more affordable electric vehicle (EV) charging at home. Through a partnership with Kerbo … Read More
Queens Heath Pride Returns to Birmingham for Its Fifth Year with March, Performances, and Community Events Wednesday, June 17, 2026 queensheath pride birmingham lgbtqia community inclusivity accessibility festival joelycett kingsheath Queens Heath Pride, the vibrant Birmingham pride event founded by comedian Joe Lycett in 2021, is back for its fifth stunning year on Sunday, June 21. What started as a bold community initiative to counter anti-LGBTQIA+ … Read More
New DWP Rules from July 1 Could Force PIP Claimants to Stay Home Thursday, June 11, 2026 motability pip dwp disability leases mileage tax independence accessibility wheelchair Starting July 1, significant changes to the Motability Scheme—used by many Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants—are set to take effect, potentially restricting independence for disabled individuals. New VAT and … Read More
DWP Urged to Abolish Flawed 20-Metre Rule for PIP Mobility Support Thursday, June 11, 2026 dwp pip mobility disability mssociety reform timmsreview accessibility inclusion claimants The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces calls to scrap the contentious 20-metre rule that governs eligibility for higher-rate mobility support under the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The campaign, led by the … Read More