Councillors Denounce Two-Year Delay in Dudley Leisure Centre Sale Report as ‘Unacceptable’ Wednesday, April 22, 2026 dudley council leisurecentre audit investigation sale delay accountability localgovernment transparency Dudley councillors have voiced strong dissatisfaction over a two-year delay in the publication of a report detailing the failed sale of a former leisure centre on Wellington Road. During the Audit Committee meeting on April … Read More
Solihull Councillors Reject Payrise Amid Cost of Living Concerns Thursday, April 16, 2026 solihull councillors payrise allowance costofliving inflation remuneration politics localgovernment representation Solihull councillors have voted against a proposed increase in their basic allowance, citing the difficult economic climate as the primary reason. Despite a recommendation from an independent remuneration panel to raise the … Read More
Solihull Council Writes Off £560,869 in Unrecoverable Debts Wednesday, April 8, 2026 solihull council debt writeoff counciltax businessrates housingbenefit finance localgovernment arrears Solihull Council has officially written off £560,869 in outstanding debts that were deemed unrecoverable. This significant amount includes arrears from council tax, business rates, and housing benefit overpayments accumulated … Read More
Solihull Council Writes Off Over £500,000 in Historic Unpaid Debt Sunday, April 5, 2026 solihull debt writeoff council finance recovery localgovernment tax budget resources Solihull Council has recently written off more than £560,000 in historic unpaid debts, highlighting ongoing challenges in debt recovery for local authorities. This decision was approved at a cabinet portfolio holder meeting … Read More
How Birmingham City Council Tax for 2026/27 Compares Across England: Full Local Authority List Sunday, March 29, 2026 birmingham counciltax localgovernment england bandd metropolitan unitary londonboroughs districtcouncils increases Residents of Birmingham will face a council tax increase in 2026/27, a trend becoming all too familiar. Owners of a Band D property in Birmingham will pay an average of £2,362.90, marking a rise of £117.49 from the previous … Read More
West Midlands Council Tax Increase April 2026 – What You Need to Know Thursday, March 26, 2026 westmidlands counciltax taxincrease april2026 costofliving budget localgovernment households publicservices financialsupport Starting April 2026, households across the West Midlands will experience an increase in council tax bills. This rise comes amid growing financial pressures for many families, adding to existing concerns about affordability. … Read More