Birmingham Council Leaders Urge PM Andy Burnham to Tackle Housing Crisis Monday, July 20, 2026 birmingham housing council socialhousing andyburnham crisis regulation coalition exempthousing localgovernment Birmingham’s recently formed council leadership has made two urgent requests to the incoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, centered on addressing the city’s escalating housing crisis. Council leader Roger Harmer … Read More
Birmingham Council Considers Bin Collection Privatisation to Mitigate Strike Risks Sunday, July 12, 2026 birmingham privatisation bincollection wastemanagement strike outsourcing council industrialrelations recycling localgovernment Birmingham City Council has outlined privatising bin collections as a potential long-term solution to resolve the ongoing 19-month waste collection strike and reduce the risk of future industrial action. However, officials … Read More
Solihull Councillors Renew Commitment to Address Growth of HMOs Amid Immigration Debate Sunday, July 12, 2026 solihull hmo housing planning immigration council article4 licensing localgovernment policy Solihull councillors have reiterated their dedication to tackling the increasing number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough, amidst a heated debate on immigration and housing. Before the recent local … Read More
Why Plans to Tackle Unauthorised Traveller Camps in Birmingham Have Been Axed Sunday, June 28, 2026 birmingham travellers encampments unauthorised council temporarysites communities planning policy localgovernment Birmingham City Council’s proposals to establish designated temporary sites for travellers have been scrapped, despite a growing number of unauthorised traveller encampments across the city. The move comes amid concerns about … Read More
Birmingham Council Faces Pressure Over Unauthorised Encampments in City Parks Friday, June 26, 2026 birmingham parks encampments travellers council strategy transit community localgovernment planning Councillors in Birmingham have voiced growing frustration over the rising number of unauthorised encampments in the city’s parks, urging the council to adopt a fresh approach. This escalation of concerns follows the council’s … Read More
‘Disappointing’ Update for Residents on Two Walsall Rat Run Roads Thursday, June 25, 2026 walsall traffic oneway roadsafety ratrun funding localgovernment council transportation community sport Residents of Walsall’s Hospital Street and Croft Street, long plagued by traffic chaos, pavement parking, and road rage, face continued disappointment as the proposed one-way system remains without funding or a delivery date. … Read More