Andy Burnham’s HS2 Revival Plan for Birmingham-Manchester Link Gains Political Support Wednesday, June 17, 2026 hs2 birmingham manchester railways infrastructure andyburnham northernpowerhouse transport economy funding Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has reignited the conversation around the HS2 high-speed rail project by pledging to revive the northern leg connecting Birmingham and Manchester, an initiative welcomed by former … Read More
Dudley Council to Cover Funding Gap for Holiday Food Programme Supporting Low-Income Families Tuesday, June 16, 2026 dudley council funding holiday food children lowincome support programme education Dudley Council is set to address a funding shortfall in its Holiday Food Activities Programme (HAF) by allocating money from its own resources. The programme, which supports over 13,000 children eligible for free school … Read More
Tamworth Castle Undergoes £1.9m Restoration in Largest Modern-Era Conservation Effort Tuesday, June 16, 2026 tamworth castle restoration heritage conservation midlands archaeology funding historic preservation Tamworth Castle, a cherished Midland landmark with nearly a millennium of history, is currently undergoing its most extensive restoration in recent times, supported by a £1.9 million funding package. The project, led by … Read More
Cost of Dudley Council’s Local Plan Exceeds Half a Million Pounds Despite Being Outdated Monday, June 15, 2026 dudley council localplan housing development planning funding government infrastructure legislation Dudley Council has incurred expenses exceeding £600,000 for a local plan designed to guide housing and development until 2041—only for the plan to become outdated as soon as it is adopted. At a cabinet meeting on June 11, … Read More
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