Solihull Council Considers Public Protection Order to Address Youth Gatherings and Anti-Social Behaviour Friday, July 10, 2026 solihull pspo antisocial behaviour youth engagement council crime community safety Councillors in Solihull have come together in a rare display of cross-party unity to consider the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour in the town centre. The proposal … Read More
Campaigner Raises Alarm Over Extreme Heat Risks in Walsall Battery Storage Plans Friday, July 10, 2026 battery walsall anesco heat safety energystorage greenbelt planning climatechange firerisk Concerns have resurfaced over the planned Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Walsall’s green belt, as local campaigner Jenny Hulme highlights that extreme heat impacts have not been adequately addressed. Jenny Hulme, a … Read More
Hearing to Decide Future of Wolverhampton Nightclub Reopens After Stabbing Incident Friday, July 10, 2026 oxygene wolverhampton nightclub licensing police safety under18s stabbing council security A critical hearing to determine whether Oxygene nightclub in Wolverhampton city centre can retain its operating licence is scheduled to reconvene next week. The City of Wolverhampton Council is reviewing the licence following … Read More
School Closures Sweep Midlands Amidst 36C Heatwave Friday, July 10, 2026 heatwave schools closures midlands uk temperatures safety weather education health As the UK faces its third intense heatwave of the year, numerous schools across the Midlands and beyond are closing early or shutting down completely to protect students and staff. Following an unprecedented June heatwave … Read More
Bin Collection Times Shifted for 200,000 Households Amid UK Heatwave Thursday, July 9, 2026 heatwave uk bincollection councils hampshire northyorkshire wastecollection weatherforecast summer safety Due to the ongoing third heatwave this summer, over 200,000 households across the UK are experiencing changes to their bin collection schedules. Councils in Hampshire, including Southampton, Eastleigh, and Fareham, have moved … Read More
'Avoid the Area' Warning Issued Following Massive Fire at Wolverhampton Recycling Yard Tuesday, July 7, 2026 wolverhampton fire recycling emergency firefighters westmidlands blaze evacuation safety crisis Over 24 hours after a major fire erupted at Jones Skips recycling yard in Cross Street, Wolverhampton, authorities continue to advise residents and workers to avoid the area. Those nearby have also been urged to keep doors … Read More