Dudley Council’s chief executive is poised to receive a salary increase that will elevate her pay above the £200,000 threshold. This proposed boost is part of a wider set of pay adjustments for senior council officers, …
A proposal to transform a property on Woden Road, Wolverhampton, into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) was recently rejected by the City of Wolverhampton Council amid worries about heightened crime and …
A young couple with a combined annual income of £29,000 is exploring the possibility of moving into a council flat after being asked to leave their family homes. Currently living with relatives, they are facing pressure to …
South Staffordshire Council has approved plans for 92 new homes on Pool House Road in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton, despite significant concerns from local residents about transport accessibility and flood risks. The …
Birmingham is set to ban an everyday driving manoeuvre—parking on pavements—as part of a significant push to improve pedestrian safety. The city council is seeking new powers from the Government that will allow them to …
A Birmingham bin worker involved in the prolonged strike has revealed she is on the brink of losing her home, spotlighting the human cost of the ongoing dispute with the Labour-run city council. The strike, now entering its …
A proposal to keep a food trailer stationed in a Smethwick car park has been denied following the dismissal of an appeal by a government planning inspector. Sandwell Council had previously rejected a request for temporary …
Birmingham City Council is set to enforce new traffic regulations in targeted areas, placing motorists at risk of fines for rule violations. As part of a comprehensive road safety campaign, cameras will be installed at key …
Over the last five years, Birmingham City Council has received more than 50,000 complaints from tenants living in damp, mouldy, and condensation-affected homes. This equates to approximately 866 complaints for every 1,000 …
Local councils across the West Midlands are planning significant increases in council tax, seeking Government approval to raise bills by up to 9%. Normally capped at a 5% increase without special permission, these proposed …
City of Wolverhampton Council is set to approve an ambitious £20 million, ten-year regeneration plan aimed at revitalising Bilston. The ‘Pride in Place’ initiative focuses on creating a safer, cleaner, and more vibrant …
City of Wolverhampton Council is taking decisive action to repair the extensive damage caused by severe winter weather. With hundreds of potholes filled weekly, the council is now committing £10 million to long-term …
At a recent meeting of Dudley’s Communities and Growth Scrutiny Committee, former mayor and long-serving councillor Ian Kettle delivered a scathing critique of the local authority’s approach to Stourbridge town centre …
Birmingham’s supported exempt accommodation sector has been described as both a ‘cash cow’ and a state-sanctioned scandal — reshaping neighbourhoods while raising serious concerns over public fund usage. BirminghamLive’s …
Dudley Council has reported a reduction in its gender pay gap, a change primarily driven by cutting jobs held by lower-paid female staff, according to a recent report set to go before the council’s cabinet on February 11. The …