Black Country Pub Faces Possible Demolition for New Shop Despite Council Rejection Sunday, June 21, 2026 blackcountry sandwell pub demolition retail planning appeal housing development council An empty pub in Old Hill, Black Country, could be demolished to make way for a new shop despite Sandwell Council’s earlier rejection of the plans. Sham Singh, the applicant, initially proposed to replace the former … Read More
Midland City Approves Taxi Fare Increase Amid Industry Concerns Sunday, June 21, 2026 worcester taxis fares taxiindustry fareincrease hackneycarriages privatehire competition council cabrates Taxi fares in Worcester are set to rise following approval from Worcester City Council to increase the maximum charges for Hackney carriage journeys. The decision comes despite ongoing worries that the price hike could hurt … Read More
Reform UK's Walsall Leader Criticizes £23 Million Net Zero Spending and Proposes National Anthem at Council Meetings Sunday, June 21, 2026 reformuk walsall netzero spending council nationalanthem budget savings leadership environment Councillor Elaine Williams, the recently named leader of Walsall Council representing Reform UK, has voiced strong opposition to the council’s £23 million investment in net zero policies, calling the expenditure “wasted … Read More
West Midlands Mosque Expansion Delayed Over Parking Concerns Saturday, June 20, 2026 tividale mosque expansion parking sandwell planning council congestion community development A proposed expansion of Tividale Mosque in Gate Street, which would see the building’s floorspace more than triple, has hit a roadblock over parking issues. Sandwell Council’s planning committee delayed a decision on the … Read More
Dudley Council Pays Over £80,000 to Drivers Due to Pothole Damage Amid Ongoing Road Repairs Friday, June 19, 2026 dudley potholes roads repairs compensation council infrastructure maintenance claims highways Over the past five years, Dudley Council has paid out more than £80,000 in compensation to drivers whose vehicles were damaged by potholes. Freedom of Information data reveals that between 2021 and 2025, the council spent a … Read More
Birmingham’s New Council Leaders Urged to Save Weekly Bin Collections and Launch City-Wide Clean-Up Friday, June 19, 2026 birmingham bincollections waste cleanup council strike conservatives recycling coalition services Birmingham City Council’s new leadership faces urgent calls to preserve weekly bin collections and initiate a comprehensive city-wide clean-up. Following last month’s elections, the council—Europe’s largest—is now governed by … Read More