A new bus depot is set to be constructed in Birmingham as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) ambitious strategy to take control of the region’s bus network. The proposed East Birmingham Depot, located on …
The A52 in Nottingham will face a full weekend closure due to unforeseen challenges that have disrupted the progress of ongoing improvement works. National Highways has revised its project timeline for this major East …
Birmingham City Council is set to implement significant changes to key roads in the city’s Knowledge Quarter, a vital hub for innovation and education. The Labour-led council has announced two major transport initiatives …
The UK government’s new pay-per-mile car tax is poised to extend beyond electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids, soon encompassing all petrol and diesel drivers. This significant shift in motoring taxation has been …
Local councils across the West Midlands are planning significant increases in council tax, seeking Government approval to raise bills by up to 9%. Normally capped at a 5% increase without special permission, these proposed …
The Reform administration at Warwickshire County Council has called on HS2 to provide “monumental” benefits for communities enduring daily disruption from the massive construction project. Residents in Water Orton and …
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 …
At a recent meeting of Dudley’s Communities and Growth Scrutiny Committee, former mayor and long-serving councillor Ian Kettle delivered a scathing critique of the local authority’s approach to Stourbridge town centre …
The West Midlands is set to introduce a series of road safety improvements aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries on its roads. Spearheading these efforts is Road Safety Commissioner Mat MacDonald, who is working …
Every six weeks, the UK’s roads claim the lives of as many people as would fit on a jumbo jet—a staggering fact that reflects a dangerous complacency in society. Mat MacDonald, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Road …
Beccy Marston, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Active Travel Commissioner, has emphasized that her efforts to promote walking, cycling, and wheeling are not about waging a “war on motorists.” Instead, her focus is on …
Dudley Council has identified 24 rundown sites across the borough for redevelopment as part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate eyesores and rejuvenate local communities. Through the Stalled and Derelict Sites Programme, …
The opening of the much-anticipated £24 million Dudley bus station, known as the Dudley Interchange, has been delayed until the autumn of 2024. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) recently confirmed the new facility will not …
A new rule change in England is set to transform how electric vehicle (EV) owners install chargepoints, potentially saving households more than £1,100 each year. The Labour government has introduced a streamlined process that …
The A38 in Lichfield is set to stay closed for an extended period as essential infrastructure repairs are underway. Authorities have confirmed that the busy route will be shut for several hours to ensure the safety and …