Where to Vote in Birmingham’s Local Elections on May 7 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham elections localgovernment council voting pollingstations labour finance binstrike services 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 … Read More
Walsall Homeowner Denied Permission for Already Built Loft Dormer Tuesday, April 28, 2026 walsall planning loftdormer permitteddevelopment enforcement separationpolicy council homeowner extension planningpermission A Streetly homeowner now faces the possibility of demolishing a rear loft dormer extension after Walsall Council refused retrospective planning permission. Mr. Mani constructed the dormer at the rear of 40 Lowlands Avenue … Read More
Jailed Former Dudley Councillor Adrian Hughes’s Ex Denounces Sentence Over Child Sexual Offences Tuesday, April 28, 2026 dudley adrianhughes sexoffences childprotection councillor sentencing labourparty undercover justice abuse The former partner of Adrian Hughes, a jailed ex-Dudley councillor convicted of sexual offences involving children, has publicly condemned the 32-month prison sentence, calling it far too lenient. Hughes, 36, who served as a … Read More
Birmingham McDonald's Admits Guilt Over Food Safety Violations Following Mouse Infestation Tuesday, April 28, 2026 mcdonalds birmingham foodsafety healthinspection mice infestation hygiene publichealth court violation A McDonald’s restaurant in Birmingham has pleaded guilty to multiple food safety breaches after a Birmingham City Council health inspection uncovered a mouse infestation. The court heard that the establishment showed … Read More
Police Investigate After Family of Birmingham City Council Candidate Targeted Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham politics election council independent candidate investigation northfield safety harassment Police have launched an investigation following reports that the family of Paul Smith, an independent candidate for the Allens Cross ward in Birmingham’s Northfield area, has been targeted. Smith, who is campaigning ahead of … Read More
Ofsted Unveils New Inspection Ratings as Midlands Schools Receive Updated Assessments Tuesday, April 28, 2026 ofsted midlands schools inspection education ratings exceptional improvement performance academy Many schools across the West Midlands have recently discovered their latest Ofsted inspection outcomes following visits from inspectors. The education watchdog has released a fresh set of reports, presenting headteachers with … Read More