The City of Wolverhampton Council has refused an application to convert a home on Woden Road into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO), citing concerns that the change would exacerbate crime and community disorder …
The future of Kotoburaba, a new Ghanaian restaurant in Claremont Road, Cape Hill, Smethwick, is set to be determined at an upcoming licensing hearing following objections from regional emergency services. Sandwell Council’s …
Walsall Council is poised to approve a significant investment next week, granting a 125-year lease of 13.7 acres of Reedswood Park woodland for the construction of a new £50 million secondary free school. Alongside the lease …
Dudley Council has identified 24 rundown sites across the borough for redevelopment as part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate eyesores and rejuvenate local communities. Through the Stalled and Derelict Sites Programme, …
After a turbulent period marked by financial turmoil, Birmingham City Council has announced a significant milestone: it is no longer ‘bankrupt.’ This declaration brings a glimmer of hope to the city’s residents, though …
Hundreds of UK households can now benefit from free supermarket vouchers worth £300 as part of ongoing cost of living support programs. This aid comes through the Household Support Fund, a government initiative that allocates …
Dudley Council is preparing to implement a substantial price increase for its critical Telecare service, which provides emergency support to vulnerable individuals living independently. At a meeting scheduled for February 4, …
The leader of Birmingham City Council, John Cotton, has refrained from specifying when the ongoing bin strike might come to an end, as discussions between the Labour-led council and Unite the union remain deadlocked. The …
The Dudley Liberal Democrats have admitted their support for a recent budget led to the removal of nearly 500 grit bins across the borough, a decision that sparked significant public outrage during recent cold spells. The …
With local elections scheduled for May 7, 2026, Dudley councillors are actively canvassing voters across the borough. The elections will determine who holds seats in the council chamber, where the Conservative Party currently …
“I can’t believe we haven’t seen rats yet.” This is the bleak observation from a resident of Navigation Drive in Kings Norton, Birmingham, as the impact of the ongoing bin strike grows increasingly severe. According to the …
Birmingham drivers should prepare for a new crackdown on pavement parking as the city council moves to gain powers to tackle rule-breakers on designated streets. The upcoming changes will ban pavement parking in select areas …
Drivers in Birmingham are being urged to stay alert to new 30mph speed limits introduced on over two dozen of the city’s busiest roads. This is part of Birmingham City Council’s ongoing efforts to improve road safety …
Birmingham is stepping up its efforts to improve road safety by expanding the network of average speed cameras across the city. In a bid to crackdown on speeding and reduce traffic-related incidents, the city council has …
Up to 400 legal claims are being prepared against Birmingham City Council by bin workers engaged in a prolonged 13-month dispute, marking a new phase in the conflict over job roles and pay. Unite the union reports its members …