Council Tax Rises Amidst Sky-High Salaries for Local Authority CEOs Thursday, March 26, 2026 counciltax westmidlands localgovernment salaries ceos costofliving inflation publicsector leadership budget For several years now, residents across the West Midlands have faced yearly council tax hikes, often exceeding inflation. These increases have added to the financial strain on households already grappling with the ongoing … Read More
Penkridge Train Disruption: Passengers Evacuated onto Tracks After Fallen Tree Causes Delays Wednesday, March 25, 2026 penkridge disruption train evacuation railway delays staffordshire lnr avanti westmidlands On Tuesday evening, passengers aboard a London Northwestern Railway train were urgently evacuated onto the tracks after the train collided with a fallen tree near Penkridge, Staffordshire. The incident, which took place at … Read More
Significant Drop in Drug-Related Crime in West Midlands Sparks Cautious Optimism Tuesday, March 24, 2026 westmidlands crimereduction drugcrime police communitysafety drugsupport lawenforcement publichealth rehabilitation countylines The West Midlands is seeing promising progress in the fight against drug-related crime, as recent data reveals a notable decrease in offences linked to drugs. According to the West Midlands Combatting Drugs and Alcohol … Read More
Millions Committed to Combat Homelessness and Rough Sleeping in the West Midlands Tuesday, March 24, 2026 homelessness roughsleeping westmidlands funding housing supportservices prevention accommodation wmca taskforce Over the next three years, the West Midlands will benefit from millions of pounds in funding dedicated to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping. This investment aims to build on the progress made in recent years and … Read More
Major £50 Million Investment Fuels Innovation and Job Growth in the West Midlands Monday, March 23, 2026 westmidlands innovation technology investment manufacturing healthcare research economy ukri jobs The West Midlands is set to receive a transformative £50 million investment aimed at driving innovation, creating new jobs, and accelerating economic growth throughout the region. This significant funding boost comes from the … Read More
Major Birmingham Route Set for Transformation with Bus Priority Measures Monday, March 23, 2026 birmingham westmidlands buspriority publictransport sohoroad a41 busroute74 infrastructure transport investment sport A significant new bus priority scheme is poised to improve one of Birmingham’s busiest transit corridors. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board is scheduled to review the £15.6 million Cross City Bus … Read More