Communities

Saturday, February 21, 2026 westmidlands transport funding rosewellreview infrastructure investment governance projects communities economy

Transport leaders in the West Midlands are optimistic that a comprehensive redesign of funding strategies for major infrastructure projects will yield the greatest benefits for local communities. The West Midlands Combined … Read More

Sunday, January 25, 2026 midlands deprivation walsall birmingham index prosperity economy qualityoflife transport communities

A new report has identified the most deprived towns and cities across Britain, revealing concerning trends in the Midlands region. The Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index 2025 ranks 50 major UK towns and cities—excluding … Read More

Monday, December 22, 2025 midlands leamingtonspa lichfield happiness lifestyle living communities rightmove rankings residents

A new study has revealed the best and worst places to live in the Midlands, based on the honest opinions of residents about their hometowns. The findings come from the 2025 Happy at Home Index compiled by property website … Read More

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 westmidlands housing development planning consultation sds infrastructure economicgrowth brownfield communities

Residents across the West Midlands are invited to shape a transformative plan that will determine where thousands of new homes and employment sites will be built over the coming decades. A six-week public consultation has … Read More

Monday, November 3, 2025 deprivation westmidlands birmingham poverty druidsheath economicinequality communities employment health education

The most economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the West Midlands have been highlighted in a newly released national deprivation index. Druids Heath, located east of Alcester Road South in Birmingham, ranks as the 81st … Read More