Free TV Licences for All State Pensioners: Petition Faces July Deadline Thursday, June 4, 2026 tvlicence pensioners bbc government petition concessions funding dcms licencefee charterreview A campaign advocating for free BBC TV licences for all state pensioners has reached a critical deadline of July 21, 2026. The current petition, which calls on the Labour Party government to fund free TV licences for every … Read More
Graduates Deemed ‘Cash Cows’ to Support State Pensioners, MPs Hear Wednesday, June 3, 2026 graduates studentloans debt intergenerational government education funding reform policy treasury Debt-ridden graduates are increasingly being viewed as ‘cash cows’ to finance the lifestyles of older generations, MPs were told during a Commons Treasury select committee session. On Tuesday, seven experts gave evidence on … Read More
Solihull Council Invests Over £4 Million from Developer Contributions in Local Projects Sunday, May 24, 2026 solihull council cil section106 developercontributions infrastructure funding community parishcouncils budget Solihull Council has received and allocated nearly £4.8 million from developer contributions during the financial year April 2024 to March 2025, according to a recent report presented to senior councillors. These funds come … Read More
Birmingham Community Rally to Secure Co-operative Development Amid Financial Challenge Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham stirchley cooperative housing community development affordable greensquareaccord funding pershoreroad A promising community-led housing and retail project in Birmingham is approaching a pivotal moment, with local residents and businesses striving to secure ownership of a block of flats and shops designed for cooperative … Read More
Fresh Appeal Urges Government to Save Solihull’s Historic Barston Bridge Saturday, May 9, 2026 barston bridge solihull transport safety funding infrastructure mp blythe reconstruction Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti is intensifying calls for government funding to repair Barston Bridge, a crucial crossing over the River Blythe in Solihull. The 1859-built bridge carries over 1,000 vehicles daily and is now at risk … Read More
Dudley Councillors Urge Immediate Action as Pothole Map Reveals Growing Road Crisis Thursday, May 7, 2026 dudley potholes roads repairs councillors infrastructure transport localgovernment funding maintenance Councillors in Dudley have taken a hands-on approach to highlight the growing pothole crisis in their ward, mapping nearly 120 damaged road spots in Netherton and Holly Hall. Cllrs Qasim Mughal and Shaneila Mughal say the … Read More