As the local elections approach in Walsall, all seven political parties have declared their positions on the contentious plan to relocate the Leather Museum. The proposal, originally introduced by former council leader Garry …
Dudley councillors have voiced strong dissatisfaction over a two-year delay in the publication of a report detailing the failed sale of a former leisure centre on Wellington Road. During the Audit Committee meeting on April …
Birmingham City Council has been ordered to pay £500 in compensation to a homeless father after council negligence forced his family to live in two separate bed and breakfast rooms for weeks without access to cooking …
Dudley’s Liberal Democrat leader, Cllr Ryan Priest, has openly defended what critics have dubbed ‘potholes by postcode’ deals with Conservative council leaders. These arrangements prioritize road repairs in council areas …
Residents near the Costco store and petrol station on Torrington Avenue in Coventry have endured persistent weekend traffic congestion for six years. The surge in fuel demand, fueled by Costco’s reputation for low-cost …
A Birmingham mother of three has shared the harsh realities of living in temporary accommodation, highlighting serious safety concerns and the toll it has taken on her family. For the past two years, the mum, her partner, and …
Plans for a new 150-place special school in Solihull may not be dead after all, as recent updates signal a potential revival. The proposal for the school, intended to serve pupils aged 11 to 19 with specialist needs, was …
Dudley Council has agreed to review the Disabled Facilities Grant process following concerns that vulnerable residents, including those with motor neurone disease (MND), are waiting nearly a year for critical home support. …
Warwick District Council is on the brink of losing control over significant planning decisions after a notable number of its refusals were overturned on appeal. According to central government guidelines, if more than 10 …
Birmingham City Council has revealed that it will require additional time before resubmitting the planning application for the much-anticipated Druids Heath regeneration project. The delay has prompted concern and anger among …
As May 7 draws near, Dudley’s political landscape is heating up with intense competition set to determine the borough’s leadership for the coming year. The Conservative Party currently holds the largest number of seats and …
Dudley Council’s leader, Cllr Patrick Harley, has delivered a firm message to the authority’s senior officers: perform at the highest level or face termination. As local elections approach on May 7, Harley, who leads the …
With just weeks until Birmingham’s local elections on May 7, all 101 council seats will be contested in what promises to be a pivotal vote for the city’s future. The Liberal Democrats are striving to present themselves as a …
Many people consider their garden a private sanctuary, but disputes with neighbours can quickly disturb that peace. One woman recently found herself at the centre of a bewildering conflict when her new neighbour complained …
Drivers in Birmingham are set to face increased enforcement of existing road rules as the city council announces a crackdown targeting banned turns and dangerous driving behaviors. While the regulations have been in place for …