Everything We Know About Upcoming School Strikes and New Dates Announced Thursday, January 22, 2026 strikes education schools birmingham midlands arthurterry partnership teachers labor dispute Schools in the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership have announced additional strike days following unsuccessful negotiations. This move extends the ongoing strike action, impacting Birmingham and Midlands schools. The latest …
Birmingham Council Aims for All Homes to Meet National Standards by 2032 Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham housing council investment decenthomes repairs tenants rent standards refurbishment Birmingham Council has pledged that all of its homes will meet the national decent homes standard by 2032, responding to ongoing concerns about the condition of council properties. Currently governed by the Labour-run city … Read More
Birmingham ‘Abandoned by Government’ as Supported Exempt Housing Crisis Deepens Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham housing council exemptaccommodation government regulation supportedhousing homelessness tenants legislation Birmingham is grappling with a growing crisis in the supported exempt accommodation sector, with campaigners and councillors accusing the government of abandoning the city by delaying much-needed regulation reforms until … Read More
Fish and Chip Shop Fined After Toilet Opens Directly into Food Preparation Area Thursday, January 22, 2026 hygiene foodsafety inspection rodroj birmingham chipshop sanitation magistrates fines closure A Birmingham city centre fish and chip shop, Rodroj Fish & Chips, has been fined and its operator sentenced following serious hygiene breaches discovered by council inspectors. The inspections revealed a toilet that … Read More
Care Provider Abruptly Withdraws Services, Leaving Vulnerable Birmingham Residents in Crisis Thursday, January 22, 2026 care birmingham homecare justcall4care council vulnerable emergency carers support disruption A Birmingham-based care provider, Just Call 4 Care (JC4C) Services, has unexpectedly ceased its home care and supported living services, impacting approximately 130 vulnerable residents. The sudden withdrawal has left some … Read More
Birmingham’s Chinese New Year 2026 Celebrations: Exciting Free Festival for Families Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham chinesenewyear festival family culture southside entertainment community heritage firehorse Birmingham is gearing up for a spectacular celebration of Chinese New Year 2026, with festivities scheduled across the February half term, making it an ideal event for families to enjoy together. The free-to-attend festival … Read More