Solihull Council Invests Over £4 Million from Developer Contributions in Local Projects Sunday, May 24, 2026 solihull council cil section106 developercontributions infrastructure funding community parishcouncils budget Solihull Council has received and allocated nearly £4.8 million from developer contributions during the financial year April 2024 to March 2025, according to a recent report presented to senior councillors. These funds come … Read More
Living in limbo: A Birmingham tenant’s seven-month stay at a Travelodge due to rat infestation and sewer issues Sunday, May 24, 2026 housing infestation birmingham travelodge disrepair tenant council sewer rat temporary A 28-year-old tenant of Birmingham City Council has been forced to live in a Travelodge hotel for almost seven months after a severe rat infestation and a live sewer manhole were discovered in her flat’s bedroom. The … Read More
Birmingham City Council Secures Over £150,000 from Swift Land Sales Saturday, May 23, 2026 birmingham land auction council property realestate sales suttoncoldfield sheldon alumrock Birmingham City Council has successfully raised over £150,000 through the rapid auction of land parcels in Sutton Coldfield, Sheldon, and Alum Rock. The recent sales, conducted by Bond Wolfe auctioneers, brought in a total of … Read More
Worker Exposes Hazardous Rubbish and Clinical Waste Piled Outside Dudley Health Centre Thursday, May 21, 2026 dudley nhs healthcentre waste clinicalwaste pollution rubbish rodents community council Dudley Council’s leader has launched a fierce condemnation of the NHS following the discovery of rubbish and clinical waste accumulating outside the Ladies Walk Centre in Sedgley. The waste, including hazardous clinical … Read More
The Prettiest House by Birmingham’s New Train Station Conceals a 90-Year Community Legacy Wednesday, May 20, 2026 birmingham community heritage trainstation coffee volunteering local history council revitalization Since Birmingham’s Pineapple Road train station reopened for the first time since 1941, the street has enjoyed a renewed buzz, drawing locals from Kings Heath and Stirchley eager to catch the train or enjoy a stroll. Yet, … Read More
Birmingham City Council Responds After Toddler Allegedly Bitten by Bed Bugs in Hotel Accommodation Tuesday, May 19, 2026 birmingham council housing bedbugs pestcontrol accommodation toddlers health temporaryhousing safeguarding A young family in Birmingham was recently relocated from a hotel after their toddler suffered what appeared to be bed bug bites, prompting concern and calls for action regarding the quality of temporary housing. The couple, … Read More