Council Workers Remove England Flags Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Against Argentina Wednesday, July 15, 2026 england worldcup portsmouth flags council firesafety argentina protest nationalpride football sport Local residents in Portsmouth have reacted with anger after council workers were seen removing England flags from balconies ahead of the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. The flag removals took place on … Read More
Dudley Council Refuses Council Tax Refund Amid Bin Collection Failures Wednesday, July 15, 2026 dudley council refuse collections recycling finance tax service waste funding Dudley Council has ruled out issuing council tax refunds to residents experiencing delayed bin collections, despite widespread complaints and operational setbacks. During the council meeting on July 13, members of the ruling … Read More
Birmingham ANPR Cameras Issue 65 Penalty Charges for Right Turn Ban in Just 10 Days Tuesday, July 14, 2026 birmingham anpr traffic enforcement penalties rightturn ban pcns movingtraffic council Birmingham City Council’s recently implemented right turn ban has already led to the issuance of at least 65 penalty charge notices (PCNs) within just 10 days. The council has introduced Automatic Number Plate … Read More
Birmingham Council Considers Bin Collection Privatisation to Mitigate Strike Risks Sunday, July 12, 2026 birmingham privatisation bincollection wastemanagement strike outsourcing council industrialrelations recycling localgovernment Birmingham City Council has outlined privatising bin collections as a potential long-term solution to resolve the ongoing 19-month waste collection strike and reduce the risk of future industrial action. However, officials … Read More
Solihull Councillors Renew Commitment to Address Growth of HMOs Amid Immigration Debate Sunday, July 12, 2026 solihull hmo housing planning immigration council article4 licensing localgovernment policy Solihull councillors have reiterated their dedication to tackling the increasing number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough, amidst a heated debate on immigration and housing. Before the recent local … Read More
Birmingham City Council Raises Nearly £500,000 from Property Auctions While Some Sites Remain Unsold Sunday, July 12, 2026 birmingham property auction harborne realestate skiltsschool investment retail commercial council Birmingham City Council successfully raised close to £500,000 through recent property auctions, though not all listed assets found buyers. Among the standout sales was a freehold building in Harborne housing a Chinese … Read More