Calls Grow to Publish Report on Dudley Council’s Failed Leisure Centre Sale Saturday, June 27, 2026 dudley council leisurecentre audit governance transparency wellingtonroad grantthornton report investigation Councillors in Dudley are urging the local authority to publish a report detailing the failed sale of a former leisure centre, calling for the findings to be debated openly rather than behind closed doors. The dispute centers … Read More
Councillors Question Solihull Council’s Lack of Use of Covert Surveillance Powers to Combat Crime Friday, June 26, 2026 solihull crime surveillance ripa enforcement councillors flytipping governance legal investigation Concerns have been raised by opposition councillors over Solihull Council’s absence of covert surveillance activity to tackle crime in the area. During the council’s recent governance committee meeting, it emerged that the … Read More
West Midlands Police Urged to Improve Investigation of Neighbour Disputes and Road Collisions Thursday, June 25, 2026 westmidlands police complaints investigations neighbourhood roadsafety disputes accountability governance traffic West Midlands Police face calls to enhance their approach to investigating neighbour disputes and road traffic incidents following a recent review by the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) accountability and … Read More
West Midlands mayor scrutiny overhaul criticised as 'Orwellian' amidst funding and accountability concerns Tuesday, June 16, 2026 wmca scrutiny westmidlands mayor transparency accountability transport budget governance councillors Calls for stronger accountability and critical scrutiny of major projects in the West Midlands have sparked debate following the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board’s decision to reform its oversight structures. The … Read More
Wolverhampton Council Leader’s Allowance Set to Increase by Over £1,100 Sunday, May 24, 2026 wolverhampton council allowance leadership opposition remuneration governance councillors politics localgovernment The leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, Cllr Stephen Simkins, is set to receive an increase of over £1,100 in his allowance this year. As the leader of the Labour-run council, Cllr Simkins will now earn a special … Read More
Reform UK Takes the Helm at Cannock Chase Council Saturday, May 23, 2026 reformuk cannock localelections councilleadership labour staffordshire coalition politics regeneration governance Cannock Chase Council has ushered in a new chapter with Reform UK’s historic rise to leadership, marking the first time the party controls this Midlands authority. Following the May 7 elections, the council shifted to no … Read More