Walsall Election Candidates Debate Over £120m Regeneration Funding and Rising Council Tax Sunday, May 3, 2026 walsall counciltax regeneration localgovernment elections funding community housing development politics As the local elections approach, Walsall’s political parties have clearly defined their positions on key community issues, including council tax hikes and major regeneration projects funded by over £120 million in government … Read More
Lozells Residents Demand Action Amid Rubbish Crisis Ahead of Birmingham Local Elections Sunday, May 3, 2026 lozells birmingham rubbish waste fly-tipping drugs elections community clean-up localgovernment Lozells residents are sounding the alarm over a growing rubbish crisis that has left their neighbourhood overwhelmed with fly-tipping, drug-related concerns, and unmanaged waste. As the local elections approach on May 7, … Read More
LGBTQ Equality Weaponised in Birmingham Elections: A Disturbing Trend Sunday, May 3, 2026 lgbtq birmingham elections homophobia greenparty harassment equality politics islamophobia diversity “‘You can’t be Muslim and support the Green Party – they are the gay party,’” recalls Hanooshi Hassan, a 23-year-old Green Party candidate in Birmingham’s local elections. The comment, hurled by fellow Muslims and … Read More
Birmingham Underground System: Tory Transport Pledge Sparks Debate Saturday, May 2, 2026 birmingham underground transport conservatives feasibility infrastructure council elections transit development The Conservative Party has announced plans to explore the possibility of developing an extensive underground transport system in Birmingham. This pledge, made ahead of the upcoming council elections, involves commissioning a … Read More
When Birmingham Recycling Collections Could Resume Amid Bins Strike Agreement Friday, May 1, 2026 birmingham recycling collections bins strike waste unite council elections reform Birmingham City Council leader Councillor John Cotton has announced promising progress toward ending the prolonged bins strike, which has brought recycling collections to a halt since February 2025. The strike, now stretching … Read More
Polls Predict Major Loss for Labour in 2026 Birmingham City Council Election Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham labour elections reformuk council politics polls localgovernment seats voting Recent polls indicate a significant shift in voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 Birmingham City Council elections. Labour, which currently holds a commanding majority with 65 seats, is projected to face a heavy defeat, … Read More