The government led by Andy Burnham is exploring the introduction of a mandatory six-month learning period for young learner drivers, as part of broader efforts to curb road deaths. Young drivers are widely recognised as being …
Valerie Vaz, the Labour Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich, has voiced strong criticism of the Windsor Academy Trust regarding plans for a new £50 million free school at Reedswood Park. The proposed 1,000-place …
Friends of Burlish Meadows have welcomed Stourport Civic Society’s recent application to register Burlish Meadows as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). The groups describe this move as an important and positive step in their …
Solihull planners have rapidly approved a proposal to convert a family home in Olton into a children’s care home. The application, submitted by HAB Real Estate Limited, concerns a property on Greyfort Crescent intended to …
A plan to convert a family house on Birchmoor Close in Olton into a children’s care home has been approved by Solihull Council, despite objections from West Midlands Police. The application, submitted by Lutufur Rehman in …
A Birmingham-based campaign group, Better Streets for Birmingham, has expressed support for a significant yet controversial rail infrastructure proposal that could lead to the demolition of their regular meeting venue in …
Digbeth, celebrated as one of the world’s coolest creative neighbourhoods, is once again facing uncertainty as proposals for the Midlands Rail Hub emerge. Known for its vibrant street art, quirky shops selling crystals, …
Plans to build 450 new homes alongside wildlife habitats and a new country park in the Midlands village of Stonnall have moved closer to realisation after the conclusion of a public consultation. Developer David Wilson Homes …
Dudley Council’s existing long-term vision, which outlines key ambitions for the borough through to 2030, is not currently meeting expectations, according to the council’s Chief Executive, Balviner Heran. Speaking at the Core …