‘Faster and Cheaper’ Buses to Transform Travel in Birmingham with £264 Million Government Investment Friday, December 5, 2025 buses westmidlands transport funding government publictransport fares infrastructure economy localauthorities sport The West Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment aimed at revolutionizing bus travel across the region. A substantial £264.1 million funding package has been announced to improve bus services, making … Read More
Midlands Metro Route Highlights Socioeconomic Divide in Dudley Borough Monday, December 1, 2025 midlandsmetro dudley poverty deprivation unemployment socialhousing regeneration economy transport infrastructure The forthcoming extension of the Midlands Metro tram line into Dudley town centre casts a revealing spotlight on economic inequality within the borough. The initial phase is nearing completion, with further expansion planned … Read More
Labour's Budget Ends Tax Relief for Home Workers in England from April Friday, November 28, 2025 labour homeworking taxrelief budget chancellor reeves inflation finance infrastructure politics Starting next April, home workers in England will no longer be able to claim tax relief on additional costs such as heating, electricity, or broadband incurred while working from home. This change comes after Labour Party … Read More
Around 10 Tonnes of Debris Removed Daily from Birmingham’s Sewer System Tuesday, November 25, 2025 sewer cleanup blockages birmingham severntrent drainage debris environment infrastructure maintenance Birmingham’s underground sewer system is undergoing a major cleanup as workers remove an average of 10 tonnes of debris each day. Severn Trent teams are extracting wet wipes, nappies, and other non-flushable items that have … Read More
Birmingham Advances Plans for New Cycle Route Connecting City Centre to A457 Dudley Road Tuesday, November 25, 2025 birmingham cycling infrastructure transport consultation activetravel sustainability climate community transportplanning sport Birmingham is making significant progress on plans to establish a dedicated cycle route linking the city centre to the A457 Dudley Road. This initiative is part of a broader vision to create a comprehensive city-wide cycle … Read More
Midlands MP Faces Criticism for Voting Against Wildlife Safeguards in Planning Bill Sunday, November 23, 2025 wildlife planning infrastructure conservation government environment development housing legislation biodiversity Worcester MP Tom Collins is under scrutiny following his vote against proposed amendments aimed at strengthening wildlife protections in the Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Green councillors argue that these … Read More