A senior councillor in Solihull has revealed there is “significant interest” in reestablishing a post office in the town centre, following the closure of the Mell Square branch earlier this month. The closure by TG Jones, …
Dudley Council workers are facing the prospect of strike action as trade union Unison has rejected a proposed 3.3% pay increase from local government employers. Unison plans to ballot its 200,000 local government and school …
Birmingham City Council’s new leadership faces urgent calls to preserve weekly bin collections and initiate a comprehensive city-wide clean-up. Following last month’s elections, the council—Europe’s largest—is now governed by …
The recently appointed leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Elaine Williams, has expressed shock and dismay after discovering the Civic Centre’s former One Stop Shop area has been stripped of all fixtures and fittings. Once …
With less than two weeks until May 7, Birmingham faces a pivotal local election that could shape the city’s future for years to come. All 101 seats on Birmingham City Council will be contested, making this one of the most …
The City of Wolverhampton Council has announced the transfer of its mortuary services from Wednesfield to Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, a move that will save the council at least £1.5 million in …
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 …
National Express West Midlands is set to implement changes affecting 14 of its key bus routes across the region, effective Sunday, March 29. The updates include revised timetables aimed at enhancing service reliability, as …
Dudley Council is actively seeking a permanent household waste disposal facility for the northern part of the borough. While temporary pop-up tips have been established and funded, the council’s leader, Cllr Patrick Harley, …
A Walsall councillor has issued a stark warning to residents to prepare for significant service cuts and further council tax increases in the coming years. Councillor Pete Smith, representing Blakenall ward, highlighted a …
Lloyds Bank has announced the discontinuation of cheque deposits at Post Office locations, a move affecting millions of customers who rely on this service. While customers can still withdraw and deposit cash at Post Office …
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 …
Birmingham City Council’s ruling Labour group is under intense scrutiny after announcing that it remains unable to reinstate the garden waste collection service, suspended since last spring due to an ongoing bins strike. …
The outcome of a crucial full inspection of Solihull Council’s children’s services is anticipated next week, according to council leader Karen Grinsell. Solihull’s children’s services came under national scrutiny following …
Pest control treatments and cremation services are on the list of Dudley Council offerings scheduled for price increases in 2026. These proposed rises will be discussed by the council’s cabinet during their meeting on January …