‘Faster and Cheaper’ Buses to Transform Travel in Birmingham with £264 Million Government Investment Friday, December 5, 2025 buses westmidlands transport funding government publictransport fares infrastructure economy localauthorities sport The West Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment aimed at revolutionizing bus travel across the region. A substantial £264.1 million funding package has been announced to improve bus services, making … Read More
Downward Trend in Road Deaths in Solihull Highlights Challenges Ahead Tuesday, December 2, 2025 solihull roadsafety trafficcollisions fatalities injuries transport westmidlands council accidents highways The number of deaths on Solihull’s roads continues to decline, but recent data indicates the borough may still fall short of its ambitious 2030 road safety goals. Statistics from the Department for Transport reveal nine … Read More
M54 Closure Recap: Delays Expected in Shropshire as Crews Recover HGV Tuesday, December 2, 2025 m54 shropshire delays hgv motorway traffic recovery transport accident closure Motorists travelling through Shropshire experienced significant delays in the early hours of Tuesday morning following the closure of the M54 motorway. The closure was necessary as recovery crews worked to remove a … Read More
Midlands Metro Route Highlights Socioeconomic Divide in Dudley Borough Monday, December 1, 2025 midlandsmetro dudley poverty deprivation unemployment socialhousing regeneration economy transport infrastructure The forthcoming extension of the Midlands Metro tram line into Dudley town centre casts a revealing spotlight on economic inequality within the borough. The initial phase is nearing completion, with further expansion planned … Read More
Bristol Proposes Raising Clean Air Zone Charge to £14 Daily to Combat Pollution Saturday, November 29, 2025 bristol cleanair pollution charges transport environment policy compliance inflation accessibility Bristol City Council is considering a significant increase in the daily charges for its Clean Air Zone (CAZ), potentially raising the fee from £9 to £14 for non-compliant cars and light goods vehicles. Introduced in 2022 to … Read More
Birmingham City's Stadium Vision Gains Momentum with Metro Tram Milestone Friday, November 28, 2025 birminghamcity powerhousestadium metroextension sportsquarter knighthead tram urbandevelopment football transport stadium sport Birmingham City Football Club’s ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art stadium took a significant step forward as a tram test ride highlighted progress on the Metro extension serving the new venue. Club officials joined West … Read More