Green Party pitch to Birmingham voters: 'We bring hope for real change' Tuesday, May 5, 2026 green birmingham elections council community housing environment politics waste change For the first time in its history, the Green Party is fielding candidates in every one of Birmingham’s 101 wards. This milestone reflects a surge in support and membership, fueled in part by the national profile of the … Read More
Conservatives Pledge to Clean Up Birmingham in Upcoming City Council Election Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham conservatives localgovernment elections citycouncil cleanup housing roads community finances With 101 candidates contesting the Birmingham City Council elections, the Local Conservatives are determined to reclaim leadership by winning a majority of 51 seats. If a majority isn’t secured, they aim to be the largest … Read More
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