The word “regeneration” is poised to dominate discussions at Dudley Council in 2026, reflecting a year of significant development and continued financial restructuring. After narrowly averting bankruptcy in early 2025, Dudley …
As Dudley Council looks toward a pivotal 2026, it faces ongoing challenges including financial pressures, political upheaval, immigration unrest, and stalled regeneration projects. Reflecting on 2025, several key moments …
Nearly 45,000 drivers have been caught violating bus lane restrictions on Birmingham’s Moor Street Queensway so far this year. The high number of offences suggests that many motorists find the rules confusing or are unaware …
Residents of Dudley have multiple avenues to voice their concerns, including the ability to start online e-petitions on the council’s official website. Any petition that garners over 3,000 signatures qualifies for a full …
The year 2025 proved to be a landmark period for Solihull residents who challenged the council’s planning decisions after facing rejection. Throughout the year, the Local Democracy Reporting Service tracked the journeys of …
In spring 2025, Birmingham grappled with an all-out bin strike that left streets piled high with bags of rubbish. As the situation worsened, the city’s Mobile Household Waste Centres (MHWCs) extended their operations to seven …
Lorraine Boyce, an elderly resident of Kings Norton, Birmingham, has been forced to store her recycling materials in her hallway and garden shed ever since the city’s bin workers began their industrial strike earlier this …
Local councils have introduced a new covert enforcement vehicle designed to tackle illegal parking hotspots. This spy car, fitted with high-tech cameras, is specifically targeting motorists who flout parking restrictions such …
Campaigners in Dudley are rallying against the council’s decision to remove approximately 500 grit bins across the borough, a move aimed at reducing expenses following a review conducted in May 2025. The bins being taken away …
The political leaders elected to Birmingham City Council in May 2026 will have to operate under a stringent ‘action plan’ set by government-appointed commissioners, significantly restricting their ability to act …
Paula Burnham, owner of Luxe Hair Design and Gents Barber Shop in Solihull, found herself at the center of a frustrating situation just days before Christmas. Arriving to open her salon on December 18th, she was confronted by …
St Michael’s Church in Boldmere, Birmingham, has received approval for its proposal to build a new car park, following the council’s assessment that relocating certain gravestones is “considered acceptable.” The church aimed …
Staffordshire County Council, led by Reform UK in the Midlands, increased its security measures after a recent anti-racism protest disrupted a full council meeting. During last Thursday’s session, members of Stafford Campaign …
Dudley Council leader Cllr Patrick Harley has firmly denied any attempt to conceal details surrounding the collapse of the planned sale of the former Dudley Leisure Centre, amid concerns over a nearly year-long delay in …
Senior Solihull councillors have given their support to the next phase of the ambitious regeneration of Kingshurst village centre, marking a crucial milestone in the project’s progress. The large-scale revitalisation received …