‘Do Not Stop’: Birmingham’s Oldest Swimming Baths Make a Splash with Major Restoration Wednesday, May 27, 2026 heritage swimming restoration birmingham community baths preservation edwardian campaign accessibility A powerful message of perseverance has emerged from Birmingham’s successful campaign to save Moseley Road Baths, the city’s oldest swimming baths. After years of dedicated effort, the future of this cherished heritage site … Read More
New Parking Restrictions Introduced in England with Signs Installed in Swindon Friday, May 22, 2026 parking pavement swindon england ban accessibility localgovernment transport safety trial A new parking restriction is taking effect in parts of England as “No parking” signs have been installed on several streets in Swindon. The year-long ban, currently limited to three streets in the Wiltshire town, … Read More
Blue Badge Rule Change Could Affect Drivers with Common Hidden Conditions Thursday, May 21, 2026 bluebadge disability adhd hiddendisabilities transport accessibility enforcement localauthorities parking healthcare The Labour government has been cautioned against automatically awarding Blue Badges to drivers with ADHD, as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander raises concerns about the scheme’s potential exploitation. The number of Blue … Read More
Inside Birmingham's First 24/7 Mental Health Centre: From Tears to Smiles Thursday, May 14, 2026 birmingham mentalhealth care community support accessibility recovery nhs wellbeing innovation Birmingham’s inaugural Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre (NMHC) is transforming access to mental health care by providing continuous, compassionate support for adults in Small Heath, Heartlands, and Bordesley Green. … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Replace Wolverhampton Offices with New Special School Saturday, May 9, 2026 wolverhampton specialeducation schooldevelopment broadmeadow priorygreen pendeford counciloffices accessibility inclusiveeducation educationplanning Plans have been submitted to demolish the aging Priory Green council offices in Whitburn Close, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, to make way for a new, purpose-built special school. The proposed development would accommodate up to … Read More
Why Builders Are Still Working on Birmingham New Street and When It Will Be Finished Friday, May 8, 2026 birmingham newstreet construction publicrealm renovation accessibility bennettshill templestreet urbandevelopment cpc_civils If you’ve walked along Birmingham’s New Street from Victoria Square toward the Bullring recently, you’ve probably noticed that construction work is still very much underway. Since the beginning of the year, contractors have … Read More