Birmingham Council Faces Opposition Over Plans to Sell Prime HS2-Adjacent Land for Short-Term Gain Friday, April 24, 2026 birmingham hs2 knowledgequarter propertysale regeneration council finance development opposition economy Birmingham City Council is under pressure from opposition councillors to reconsider its plan to sell prime land near the forthcoming HS2 Curzon Street Station. The Labour-led council, grappling with severe financial … Read More
Solihull Campaigners Prepare for Renewed Battle Against Shell’s Petrol Station Redevelopment Sunday, April 12, 2026 solihull shell petrolstation redevelopment planning opposition council warwickroad modernisation environment Residents in Solihull continue to voice strong opposition as oil giant Shell seeks approval for a revamped petrol station redevelopment on Warwick Road, at the junction with Wadleys Road. Following a previous setback in 2024, … Read More
Solihull MP Condemns Proposed Housing Development on Bentley Heath Farmland Tuesday, March 17, 2026 housing development greenbelt bentleyheath solihull planning farmland opposition infrastructure saqibbhatti A controversial proposal to build nearly 300 homes on agricultural land in Bentley Heath has sparked strong opposition from local residents and Solihull’s Member of Parliament, Saqib Bhatti. Earlier this year, UKLD … Read More
Aldridge Residents Rally Against Green Belt Housing Plans Amid Concerns Over Environment and Infrastructure Sunday, February 22, 2026 aldridge greenbelt housing development environment infrastructure planning community opposition walsall Residents of Aldridge are voicing strong opposition to planned developments proposing thousands of new homes on the town’s green belt. Their concerns extend beyond the environmental impact to worries about overcrowded roads, … Read More
Ray of Hope for Birmingham Residents Amid Council Crisis, But Challenges Remain Thursday, February 5, 2026 birmingham council finance budget labour opposition strike oracle equalpay services After a turbulent period marked by financial turmoil, Birmingham City Council has announced a significant milestone: it is no longer ‘bankrupt.’ This declaration brings a glimmer of hope to the city’s residents, though … Read More
No Decision Made on 'Golden Handcuff' Bonuses for Senior Officers at Midlands Council Saturday, January 10, 2026 goldenhandcuffs retention worcestershire council bonuses reorganisation opposition paycuts governance staffing Worcestershire County Council has yet to make a decision regarding a controversial proposal to offer ‘golden handcuff’ bonuses to senior officers in an effort to retain them ahead of upcoming local government … Read More