During a heartfelt session ahead of the upcoming local elections, members of Solihull Council delivered powerful and emotional speeches as they debated a motion aimed at bolstering the borough’s efforts to tackle hate crime. …
Next month, Birmingham faces a crucial and highly competitive city council election, with hundreds of candidates vying for 101 seats. This race has expanded beyond the traditional three-party contest, now featuring up to six …
Concerns have been mounting over a significant rise in “speculative applications” to convert residential properties into children’s care homes across Solihull. Local Democracy Reporting Service has closely monitored numerous …
Solihull councillors have expressed growing concerns over the improper parking and dumping of new Lime electric bikes shortly after their launch in the borough. The Lime e-bike hire service, introduced earlier this month …
Solihull councillors have voted against a proposed increase in their basic allowance, citing the difficult economic climate as the primary reason. Despite a recommendation from an independent remuneration panel to raise the …
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’ …
Councillors and business leaders in the West Midlands have voiced serious concerns about the persistent housing difficulties facing young people in the region. As many struggle to buy or rent their own properties, city …
In the heart of Walsall town centre, residents and local councillors are raising urgent concerns over a surge in antisocial behaviour. Street drinking, frequent fights, and the disruptive use of electric motorbikes have made …
As Birmingham prepares to introduce the £15.5 million Cross City Bus Package 6 West, aimed at boosting the Number 74 bus route between Birmingham City Centre and West Bromwich, local councillors are stressing a crucial …
Residents of Druids Heath have expressed growing concern over proposed regeneration plans, warning that councillors who appear to side with developers at the expense of local interests could face significant electoral …
A Walsall councillor has issued a stark warning to residents to prepare for significant service cuts and further council tax increases in the coming years. Councillor Pete Smith, representing Blakenall ward, highlighted a …
Senior councillors in Solihull have engaged in a heated debate over proposed modifications to the council’s tax support scheme, highlighting differing views on the scheme’s generosity. Last year, the Conservative-led Solihull …
In a decisive 10-minute session, Solihull Council’s planning committee unanimously approved a new housing development in Hampton In Arden, reflecting overwhelming local endorsement. The proposal, submitted by BDW Trading Ltd …
As Birmingham prepares for an all-out City Council election in May 2026, the past two years have been unprecedented and turbulent for the city’s administration. In September 2023, the Labour-led council declared itself …
The 2026 council elections in Dudley may bring substantial change, with Reform UK emerging as a formidable contender. The Dudley Council consists of 72 councillors, each representing one of the borough’s 24 wards with three …