Councillors Reject Calls to Keep Palfrey Health Centre in Its Current Location Sunday, July 12, 2026 palfrey healthcentre walsall nhs relocation healthcare accessibility deprivation councillors saddlers Walsall councillors recently debated a proposal to relocate approximately 5,000 patients from Palfrey Health Centre to a new medical hub in the Saddlers Centre. The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) has argued … Read More
Alum Rock Shooting: Teenager Sustains Potentially Life-Threatening Injuries Thursday, July 2, 2026 alumrock shooting teenager injuries emergency investigation councillors socialmedia violence community A teenager has been critically injured in a shooting incident in Alum Rock, leaving the community shaken and concerned. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the young victim was found with potentially … Read More
Elmdon Children’s Care Home Approved Despite Councillors’ Calls for Delay Saturday, June 27, 2026 elmdon solihull childcare planning council councillors carehome parksafety community approval A proposed children’s care home in Elmdon received planning approval despite councillors’ appeals to postpone the decision for further scrutiny. At Solihull Council’s planning committee meeting, the application to convert a … Read More
Mini Housing Estate Approved in Kingshurst Despite Access Dispute Friday, June 26, 2026 kingshurst housing planning development solihull access councillors approval construction legalities A proposal for a mini housing estate in Kingshurst has been granted planning permission by Solihull councillors, despite ongoing concerns about site access. The land, located at the rear of Cooks Lane, had prior consent for … Read More
Councillors Question Solihull Council’s Lack of Use of Covert Surveillance Powers to Combat Crime Friday, June 26, 2026 solihull crime surveillance ripa enforcement councillors flytipping governance legal investigation Concerns have been raised by opposition councillors over Solihull Council’s absence of covert surveillance activity to tackle crime in the area. During the council’s recent governance committee meeting, it emerged that the … Read More
West Midlands mayor scrutiny overhaul criticised as 'Orwellian' amidst funding and accountability concerns Tuesday, June 16, 2026 wmca scrutiny westmidlands mayor transparency accountability transport budget governance councillors Calls for stronger accountability and critical scrutiny of major projects in the West Midlands have sparked debate following the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board’s decision to reform its oversight structures. The … Read More