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
West Midlands Postcode Where Wealth and Poverty Are Divided by One Road Wednesday, June 24, 2026 walsall deprivation housing property westmidlands inequality postcode broadway ons palfrey New data highlights a striking economic divide within a 1.5-mile stretch of the A4148 in Walsall, West Midlands. This short road, encompassing Broadway West and Broadway, sharply separates some of the area’s most deprived … Read More
Nine Birmingham Areas Among England’s Top 20 Poorest for Child Poverty Monday, June 8, 2026 childpoverty birmingham deprivation costofliving heartlands alumrock families foodinsecurity education government Newly released figures have laid bare the devastating extent of child poverty in Birmingham, with nine of its areas ranking among the top 20 worst in England. This troubling data reveals that Birmingham alone accounts for … Read More
Hidden Gems: Charming Villages Among the Best Places to Live in the Midlands Monday, June 1, 2026 midlands villages westmidlands southstaffordshire affluence deprivation birmingham housing community schools The leafy villages of the West Midlands stand out as some of the most prosperous and desirable places to live in the region. These tranquil communities boast a standard of living well above the regional average, providing a … Read More
Birmingham’s Best Primary School Shines Outside Affluent Areas Sunday, May 31, 2026 education birmingham primary school ofsted outstanding kittsgreen achievement curriculum deprivation Lea Forest Primary Academy has been named the best primary school in Birmingham and ranks among the top ten in England, an exceptional achievement given its location. Unlike many top-performing schools situated in affluent … Read More
The Poshest Town in the Midlands: Just 15 Minutes from Birmingham Wednesday, May 27, 2026 birmingham bromsgrove midlands wealth deprivation property housing commuter westmidlands poverty Birmingham is often highlighted for its significant levels of deprivation. A recent study revealed that the six poorest areas in England are all located within the city, with thousands of children affected by poverty. … Read More