Solihull Council Leader Urges Candidates to Keep Promises in Upcoming Local Elections Friday, March 6, 2026 solihull council election campaign integrity voting politics local candidates promises As Solihull prepares for a pivotal election on May 7, where all 51 council seats across 17 wards will be contested, the council leader Karen Grinsell is emphasizing the importance of an honest and responsible campaign. With … Read More
Sandwell Council Plans 50 New Affordable Flats on Garden Centre and Former Police Station Sites Thursday, March 5, 2026 sandwell housing affordable flats development blackheath council cornerstone smethwick construction Sandwell Council is moving forward with ambitious plans to create 50 new affordable flats by acquiring two key sites in Blackheath town centre. Working alongside affordable housing provider Cornerstone Housing, the council … 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
Calls to Reconsider Controversial Walsall Housing Approval at Planning Committee Saturday, February 28, 2026 walsall planning conservation greenbelt housing council heritage committee development controversy Plans to build two five-bedroom houses on Barr Lakes Lane in Walsall’s protected conservation area have stirred significant controversy, with local experts and residents demanding that the decision be reconsidered by the … Read More
Inspector Upholds Council's Decision Rejecting Children's Home in Wolverhampton Saturday, February 28, 2026 wolverhampton children residential planning inspector council housing appeal care development A government planning inspector has upheld Wolverhampton City Council’s decision to reject applications to convert a six-bedroom family home on Codsall Road into a residential care facility for children. The council had … Read More
New Average Speed Cameras to Cover More Birmingham Roads in Latest Safety Crackdown Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham speeding cameras roadsafety enforcement transport council motoring traffic accidents Birmingham is set to introduce average speed cameras on more of its busy roads as part of an expanded effort to improve road safety across the city. City council officials have identified six new routes for the installation … Read More