Dudley Bus Station Opening Delayed Until Autumn Amid Traders' Concerns Wednesday, February 4, 2026 dudley transport busstation interchange metro construction traders accessibility infrastructure westmidlands The opening of the much-anticipated £24 million Dudley bus station, known as the Dudley Interchange, has been delayed until the autumn of 2024. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) recently confirmed the new facility will not … Read More
New Pavement Parking Crackdown to Launch in Birmingham Sunday, February 1, 2026 birmingham pavement parking crackdown council transport safety accessibility rules enforcement Birmingham drivers should prepare for a new crackdown on pavement parking as the city council moves to gain powers to tackle rule-breakers on designated streets. The upcoming changes will ban pavement parking in select areas … Read More
Councillor Who 'Doesn't Know How to Use Buses' Calls for Improved Communication Saturday, January 31, 2026 councillor bus publictransport ridership communication accessibility transportation travel outreach urbanplanning sport Councillor Andrew Burrow has openly admitted that he doesn’t travel on buses because he doesn’t know how to navigate the system. Despite this, he is advocating for improvements in communication to encourage more people to use … Read More
Dismay as Key Disability Access Upgrades Axed at Birmingham’s Small Heath Station Tuesday, January 20, 2026 disability accessibility birmingham railway smallheath rnib transport inclusion government funding Campaigners have expressed strong disappointment after a crucial disability access scheme at Birmingham’s Small Heath railway station was cancelled due to budget constraints. The station had been included among 50 locations … Read More
Birmingham Residents Welcome Pavement Parking Ban Amid Long-Standing Safety Concerns Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham pavementparking parkingban pedestriansafety accessibility enforcement roadsafety localgovernment community traffic For many Birmingham residents, navigating the city’s streets has long been a daily challenge due to inconsiderate pavement parking. Cars and vans frequently block sidewalks, forcing pedestrians, including parents with … Read More
19 NHS Health Conditions Qualify for £812 PIP Payment Sunday, January 4, 2026 nhs pip disability benefits dwp healthcare support accessibility mentalhealth physicalhealth If you live with one of 19 specific NHS-recognised health conditions, you may be eligible for up to £812 through the Department for Work and Pensions' Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This benefit is designed to help … Read More