Special Needs Children Face Failing System as Birmingham Council Spends £51m on Transport Monday, January 19, 2026 send transportation birmingham education disabilities localgovernment costs parents procurement inclusion sport Families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are facing significant challenges within a struggling system, according to the CEO of an online school. A recent report reveals that Birmingham City … Read More
Birmingham Residents Welcome Pavement Parking Ban Amid Long-Standing Safety Concerns Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham pavementparking parkingban pedestriansafety accessibility enforcement roadsafety localgovernment community traffic For many Birmingham residents, navigating the city’s streets has long been a daily challenge due to inconsiderate pavement parking. Cars and vans frequently block sidewalks, forcing pedestrians, including parents with … Read More
Good News for Walsall as Extra Council Funding Confirmed Tuesday, January 6, 2026 walsall council funding localgovernment socialcare education budget planning community taxation Walsall Council leader Councillor Mike Bird has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new multi-year funding settlement that promises to transform local authority financing. Revealed just before Christmas by the … Read More
How Reform UK Ended 20 Years of Conservative Control in Worcestershire in 2025 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 reformuk worcestershire localgovernment elections conservatives counciltax budget cabinet unitary politics In 2025, Worcestershire witnessed a dramatic political upheaval that reshaped the county’s governance and set the stage for substantial changes ahead. Reform UK captured minority control of Worcestershire County Council, … Read More
Contentious Issue Drives Dudley Council’s Most Popular Online Petition of 2025 Sunday, December 28, 2025 dudley council petition asylumseekers housing planning environment community publicdebate localgovernment Residents of Dudley have multiple avenues to voice their concerns, including the ability to start online e-petitions on the council’s official website. Any petition that garners over 3,000 signatures qualifies for a full … Read More
Calls Mount for Dudley Council to Reverse Controversial Grit Bin Removal Monday, December 22, 2025 dudley gritbins wintersafety council infrastructure campaign weather publicsafety localgovernment petition Campaigners in Dudley are rallying against the council’s decision to remove approximately 500 grit bins across the borough, a move aimed at reducing expenses following a review conducted in May 2025. The bins being taken away … Read More