Concerns have been mounting over a significant rise in “speculative applications” to convert residential properties into children’s care homes across Solihull. Local Democracy Reporting Service has closely monitored numerous …
The latest data on Birmingham City Council’s housing wait times highlights significant delays across the city, with Quinton experiencing the longest average wait of up to five years—or 256 weeks. Quinton not only faces the …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to take urgent action after new data revealed that nearly one million pensioners are missing out on a crucial £4,000 boost from the Government’s Pension Credit scheme. …
The deadline to apply for primary school places in Birmingham for the 2026 academic year is fast approaching. Parents and guardians have until January to submit their applications and secure a spot for their child at their …
UK households can now receive £110 in Cost of Living supermarket vouchers, redeemable at four major retailers: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, and Tesco. This support is part of the Household Support Fund (HSF), a grant backed …
A select number of primary schools across Birmingham have been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, placing them among the very best educational institutions in the region. This prestigious rating reflects exceptional standards in …