Birmingham Pride Director Plans to Step Down After 2027 Milestone with Ambition for a Free Festival Monday, April 13, 2026 birmingham pride festival lgbtq lawrencebarton resignation anniversary accessibility community music Lawrence Barton, the long-standing director of Birmingham Pride, has announced his intention to resign following the festival’s landmark 30th anniversary in 2027. Since taking the helm in 2009, Barton has been instrumental in … Read More
Birmingham Pride Reduces Ticket Prices Amid Challenges and Community Focus Sunday, April 12, 2026 birmingham pride lgbtq festival accessibility community tickets costofliving equality celebration Birmingham Pride has lowered its ticket prices this year, aiming to make the event more accessible to attendees amidst ongoing financial pressures and a cost of living crisis. Weekend tickets are now priced at £46.87, a … Read More
Birmingham Pub Landlord Hails New Railway Station as a Game-Changer for Local Hospitality Friday, April 10, 2026 moseley railway hospitality birmingham pubs transport accessibility economy localbusiness revitalization After decades of anticipation, the reopening of Moseley Village railway station is being celebrated as a significant boost to the local community and hospitality industry. The station, which resumed service on Tuesday, April … Read More
DWP Calls on PIP Claimants to Provide Evidence in Comprehensive Review Thursday, April 9, 2026 dwp pip review disability benefits claimants accessibility independence assessment socialsecurity The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched an important call for evidence on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), seeking input from claimants and stakeholders alike. Under the Labour government, … Read More
West Midlands Blue Badge Driver Criticized for Illegal Parking Blocking Bus Route Thursday, March 26, 2026 bluebadge parking westmidlands stourbridge disabledaccess busroute illegalparking police accessibility publictransport sport A driver displaying a blue badge in the West Midlands has been criticized by police for illegal parking that obstructed a bus route and disabled access. The red Fiat 500 was parked on a residential street in Stourbridge, … Read More
Traffic Chaos in Birmingham Escalates Due to One-Way System Designed to Ease Congestion Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham traffic congestion oneway citycentre transport business council roadwork accessibility Birmingham’s newest one-way traffic system, introduced as part of the City Centre Movement and Access Strategy, aimed to reduce congestion by discouraging through traffic on inner-city roads. However, local businesses … Read More