Conservatives Pledge to Clean Up Birmingham in Upcoming City Council Election Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham conservatives localgovernment elections citycouncil cleanup housing roads community finances With 101 candidates contesting the Birmingham City Council elections, the Local Conservatives are determined to reclaim leadership by winning a majority of 51 seats. If a majority isn’t secured, they aim to be the largest … Read More
Drivers Caught Speeding Over 130 MPH on West Midlands Roads, Including One at 155 MPH Thursday, April 23, 2026 speeding westmidlands police safety recklessdriving enforcement roads traffic crime awareness Since the start of last year, West Midlands Police have caught fourteen drivers clocked driving at speeds exceeding 130 miles per hour on local roads. One driver was recorded traveling at an alarming 155 mph, significantly … Read More
Dudley Council Faces Backlash Over Bin Collection Delays and Pothole Repairs Wednesday, April 15, 2026 dudley council waste recycling potholes infrastructure delays services vehicles roads Dudley Council is currently under scrutiny following widespread delays in bin collections and growing dissatisfaction over pothole repairs. At a full council meeting on April 13, Cllr Adeela Qayyum highlighted significant … Read More
Drivers Face Stricter Traffic Enforcement as Derby Expands Camera Coverage Friday, April 3, 2026 derby traffic enforcement council safety cameras roads drivers compliance penalties Derby City Council is intensifying its efforts to curb traffic violations by expanding its moving traffic enforcement program to three additional locations across the city. After 18 months of community consultation, new … Read More
Midlands’ Most Dangerous Junction Records Weekly Crashes Friday, April 3, 2026 midlands junction safety accidents crashes nationalhighways roads transport traffic danger A recent report by National Highways has identified a junction in the Midlands as the region’s most dangerous, experiencing crashes on a weekly basis. This alarming statistic highlights ongoing safety concerns and the …
Inside Shirley’s Struggling Roads: Residents Report “Horrific” Potholes Saturday, March 28, 2026 shirley potholes roads solihull council maintenance repairs weather infrastructure safety Residents in Shirley are grappling with deteriorating roads that have been described as “nightmare” and “horrific” conditions, prompting safety concerns and calls for urgent repairs. The spotlight on Shirley’s roads … Read More