Birmingham Council Leaders Urge PM Andy Burnham to Tackle Housing Crisis Monday, July 20, 2026 birmingham housing council socialhousing andyburnham crisis regulation coalition exempthousing localgovernment Birmingham’s recently formed council leadership has made two urgent requests to the incoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, centered on addressing the city’s escalating housing crisis. Council leader Roger Harmer … Read More
Drugs, Machetes, Brothels: The Urgent Crisis of 'Exempt' Hostels in Birmingham Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham exempthousing supportedaccommodation crime council housingbenefit regulation community asb homelessness The harsh realities of life inside Birmingham’s poorly managed ‘exempt’ supported housing have been laid bare by city councillors representing the voices of increasingly desperate residents. Once again, there is a desperate … Read More
Walsall Council Rejects Housing Plans for Former Library Over Biodiversity Concerns Sunday, July 19, 2026 walsall library development biodiversity housing planning environment biodiversitygain roadsafety council Walsall Council has turned down plans to convert the long-closed Walsall Wood Library into residential apartments. The library, located on Coppice Road, has remained shut since 2017 and was auctioned by the council in 2020 … Read More
New Parking Rule in England from August 1: Thousands of Drivers Warned Saturday, July 18, 2026 cornwall parking cashless payments transport council staycation carparks accessibility uk Starting August 1, Cornwall Council will implement a significant change to parking payment methods that affects thousands of drivers, especially those visiting the region’s popular staycation spots. The majority of … Read More
New School Summer Holiday Proposal in England Could See Holidays Start a Week Earlier Saturday, July 18, 2026 summer holiday education essex schools families prices reform children council Over 200,000 pupils in Essex could benefit from an earlier start to their summer holidays under a proposal being considered by Essex County Council. The council, led by Reform UK, is exploring whether moving the summer break … Read More
Tipton Shop License Revoked Following £920 Lottery Ticket Theft Friday, July 17, 2026 tipton lottery theft council licencerevocation sandwell investigation cctv shopowner westmidlands A Tipton shop has had its license revoked after a scandal involving a missing £920 lottery prize. Sandwell Council took the decision to withdraw the license from Best One Store in Market Place, Great Bridge, after its owner, … Read More