Over 100 Solihull Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing in 2026-27 - Comprehensive List Released Friday, February 27, 2026 solihull resurfacing highways maintenance potholes infrastructure council funding roads transport Solihull Council has announced an ambitious highways maintenance programme for the 2026-27 financial year, targeting resurfacing improvements across over 100 roads within the borough. The council oversees the upkeep of around … Read More
Midlands Council Invests £10m to Resurface 61 Roads and Combat Potholes Thursday, February 12, 2026 wolverhampton potholes resurfacing highways infrastructure council midlands winter maintenance transportation sport City of Wolverhampton Council is taking decisive action to repair the extensive damage caused by severe winter weather. With hundreds of potholes filled weekly, the council is now committing £10 million to long-term … Read More
Midlands Council Faces Calls to Overhaul Pothole Policy Following Government Red Rating Sunday, January 25, 2026 dudley potholes highways maintenance infrastructure council departmentoftransport surfacedressing roadsafety localgovernment sport Dudley Council’s highways department is under scrutiny following a government report that assigned the council a red rating for best practices in pothole policy. The Department of Transport’s report, released on January … Read More
Solihull Planners Reject Children’s Home Proposal in Olton Over Highway Safety Concerns Wednesday, January 14, 2026 solihull olton childrenshome planning highways trafficsafety localopposition councildecision residential development Solihull planners have rejected a proposal to convert a house on Dene Court Road in Olton into a children’s home. The application, submitted by Aqib Nawaz Nawaz in September to accommodate two children aged 11 to 17, faced … Read More
M5 Motorway Faces Major Delays as Storm Goretti Brings Snow and Lane Closures Thursday, January 8, 2026 m5 stormgoretti snow traffic delays nationalhighways metoffice winterweather rac highways Heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti has caused significant disruption on the M5, particularly on the northbound stretch between junctions 4 and 3 near Birmingham. As of 8:50 pm on Friday, January 8, two out of three lanes were … Read More
£100 Fine Warning for Drivers Splashing Pedestrians in Wet Weather Monday, December 15, 2025 driving wetweather fines penaltypoints rain safety motorists puddles fireservice highways Drivers are being urged by fire services to exercise caution when driving in wet conditions to avoid fines and penalty points on their licences. With heavy rainfall forecast across many parts of the UK today, the Met Office … Read More