DVLA Cancels Nearly 20,000 Driving Licences Over Vision Concerns Amid Rise in Accidents Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dvla eyesight driving licences accidents vision safety olderdrivers transport consultation The DVLA has cancelled almost 20,000 driving licences in recent years due to drivers failing to meet vision standards, as rising concerns over road safety emerge. New data reveals that 19,715 licences have been revoked over … Read More
Solihull Village Proposed to Expand with Nearly 200 New Homes Monday, April 27, 2026 tidburygreen solihull housing development planning bloorhomes affordablehousing community greybelt consultation Plans have been submitted for nearly 200 new homes in the picturesque village of Tidbury Green, Solihull. If approved, this development would nearly double the village’s current population of around 1,000 residents. … Read More
Lidl Unveils Revised Plans for New Wolverhampton Penn Road Store, Replacing Goldthorn Hotel Thursday, April 23, 2026 lidl wolverhampton pennroad goldthornhotel supermarket retail planning jobs sustainability consultation Lidl has revealed updated plans for a new supermarket on Wolverhampton’s A449 Penn Road, where the iconic Goldthorn Hotel once stood. Although the retailer received planning permission in 2023, delays in securing the … Read More
Sol Bistro in Cotteridge Seeks Premises Licence for Alcohol and Music Tuesday, April 14, 2026 licence alcohol music cotteridge birmingham solbistro licensing consultation premises refreshment Sol Bistro Ltd, located at 1869 Pershore Road in Cotteridge, Birmingham, has submitted an application for a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003. The proposed licence would permit the sale of alcohol, the playing of … Read More
Solihull Villagers Fear Isolation as Barston Bridge Faces Closure Amid Funding Shortfall Wednesday, March 4, 2026 barston bridge solihull infrastructure funding council consultation safety transport community Residents of Solihull’s Barston village are growing increasingly concerned about the potential closure of Barston Bridge, a historic structure spanning the River Blythe, due to safety issues and lack of repair funding. Built … Read More
Solihull Council Proposes Changes to Tax Support Amid Budget Pressures Wednesday, February 25, 2026 solihull counciltax supportscheme budget universalcredit consultation councillors welfare localgovernment taxreform Senior councillors in Solihull have engaged in a heated debate over proposed modifications to the council’s tax support scheme, highlighting differing views on the scheme’s generosity. Last year, the Conservative-led Solihull … Read More