Solihull Residents Face Fortnightly Bin Collections Despite Complaints Thursday, July 16, 2026 solihull council recycling waste bincollections foodwaste environment residents flytipping government A senior Solihull councillor has confirmed that the shift to fortnightly bin collections, coming into effect this autumn, will remain in place despite dissatisfaction from some residents. Councillor Ken Hawkins, cabinet … Read More
Quinton Residents Rally to Protect Beloved Tree-Lined Open Space from Auction Wednesday, July 15, 2026 quinton calthorpe greenspace community auction conservation residents recreation environment edgbaston Residents of Quinton are expressing strong concerns over plans to sell a cherished tree-lined recreation space, often described as an ‘oasis of calm’, slated for auction this September by the Calthorpe Estate. … Read More
Birmingham Streets Left in Disarray as Students Vacate for Summer Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham students rubbish sellyoak university cleanup residents waste summer council As thousands of students from the University of Birmingham depart for the summer break, the streets surrounding Selly Oak and Bournbrook have been left strewn with piles of rubbish. Overflowing wheelie bins and discarded … Read More
Free Window Cleaning Expanded for HS2-Affected Homes in Water Orton and Coleshill Sunday, July 5, 2026 hs2 waterorton coleshill windowcleaning dust grime subsidy residents construction advocacy More than 135 additional households near the HS2 construction sites in Water Orton and Coleshill will now benefit from free window cleaning and subsidised car washes, expanding a scheme that addresses years of dust and grime … Read More
Residents Face Thousands in Fines After Walsall Housing Association Enforces Parking Rules Friday, June 26, 2026 walsall whg parking fines residents enforcement southstreet housing appeals bailiffs Residents on South Street in Walsall are facing hefty fines totaling thousands of pounds after the Walsall Housing Group (WHG) began enforcing parking restrictions in its South Street Gardens car park. The enforcement took … Read More
Walsall Community Group Challenges Late-Night Hours Proposal for Merigo Peri-Peri Shop Thursday, June 4, 2026 walsall merigo periperi licensing community noise residents takeaway operatinghours caldmore A peri-peri takeaway in Caldmore, Merigo on West Bromwich Street, is seeking approval from Walsall Council’s licensing and safety committee to extend its operating hours until 3 a.m. every night of the week. The decision is … Read More