Birmingham Council to Enforce Road Rules with New Camera Installations Thursday, April 16, 2026 birmingham road safety enforcement cameras motorists council traffic fines transport Drivers in Birmingham are set to face increased enforcement of existing road rules as the city council announces a crackdown targeting banned turns and dangerous driving behaviors. While the regulations have been in place for … Read More
Scathing Criticism from Ex-Conservative Councillors Over Authoritarian Leadership in Walsall Wednesday, April 15, 2026 walsall council conservatives leadership bullying localelections politics community democracy councillors At last night’s full council meeting in Walsall, three outgoing Conservative councillors delivered a fierce critique of the town’s leadership, accusing them of running the council with an iron fist and neglecting residents’ … Read More
Dudley Council Faces Backlash Over Bin Collection Delays and Pothole Repairs Wednesday, April 15, 2026 dudley council waste recycling potholes infrastructure delays services vehicles roads Dudley Council is currently under scrutiny following widespread delays in bin collections and growing dissatisfaction over pothole repairs. At a full council meeting on April 13, Cllr Adeela Qayyum highlighted significant … Read More
Birmingham City Council Election 2026: Complete List of Candidates Announced Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham election candidates council labour conservatives liberaldemocrats reformuk greenparty independents The full roster of candidates contesting the Birmingham City Council election scheduled for May 7, 2026, has been officially released, laying the groundwork for what promises to be a uniquely competitive local election. … Read More
Birmingham Airport McDonald’s Gets Approval for Updated Drive-Thru Plans Tuesday, April 14, 2026 birmingham mcdonalds airport solihull planning drivethru restaurant council signage development McDonald’s latest plans for a drive-thru restaurant at Birmingham Airport have successfully passed another important planning milestone. The fast food giant already secured initial approval from Solihull Council for the new … Read More
Birmingham Labour Leader John Cotton Urges Voters to Back Labour for 'Four More Years' Monday, April 13, 2026 birmingham labour johncotton localelections council keirstarmer binstrike investment leadership politics John Cotton, leader of Birmingham’s Labour Party, is urging voters to place their trust in Labour and grant the party another four years of leadership on the city council. Despite negative headlines, polling data, and … Read More