Dudley Council to Cover Funding Gap for Holiday Food Programme Supporting Low-Income Families Tuesday, June 16, 2026 dudley council funding holiday food children lowincome support programme education Dudley Council is set to address a funding shortfall in its Holiday Food Activities Programme (HAF) by allocating money from its own resources. The programme, which supports over 13,000 children eligible for free school … Read More
Inside Birmingham Labour tensions as two councillors quit party amid post-election turbulence Tuesday, June 16, 2026 birmingham labour councillors resignation council politics coalition election opposition leadership Over a month has passed since Birmingham Labour experienced a severe blow in the local elections, resulting in the loss of council control after 14 years. The party’s leader, John Cotton, lost his seat, and the number of … Read More
Cost of Dudley Council’s Local Plan Exceeds Half a Million Pounds Despite Being Outdated Monday, June 15, 2026 dudley council localplan housing development planning funding government infrastructure legislation Dudley Council has incurred expenses exceeding £600,000 for a local plan designed to guide housing and development until 2041—only for the plan to become outdated as soon as it is adopted. At a cabinet meeting on June 11, … Read More
Birmingham’s Adult Social Care Services Rated ‘Good’ Again Despite Challenges Monday, June 15, 2026 birmingham socialcare cqc adultservices health council support inspection safeguarding dementia Birmingham City Council’s adult social care services have once again earned a ‘good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), making the city one of only five local authorities to be rated ‘good’ twice under the new CQC … Read More
Meriden Farm Building Approved for Children's Nursery Despite Parish Council Objections Monday, June 15, 2026 meriden nursery planning solihull agriculture development traffic safety conversion council An agricultural building at Berryfields Farm in Meriden has been approved by Solihull planners for conversion into a children’s day nursery, despite strong opposition from Meriden Parish Council. Chris Barber Limited … Read More
Calls Grow for New M5 Junction to Boost Worcestershire Economy Sunday, June 14, 2026 m5 worcestershire malvern infrastructure economy jobs sciencepark transport development council Local business leaders and councillors are urging the development of a new M5 motorway junction, Junction 7A, which they believe could unlock significant economic opportunities in Worcestershire. Alan White, chief executive … Read More