The Birmingham 30mph Debate: Petition Calls for 40mph Limits, but Safety Experts Urge Caution Monday, November 3, 2025 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety expressways petition traffic collision council commuters safety A heated debate continues in Birmingham as a petition demanding the return of 40mph speed limits on the city’s expressways gains momentum with over 1,250 signatures. The campaigners argue that reducing limits to 30mph is … Read More
Poorest Streets in the Midlands Revealed in New Deprivation Rankings Monday, November 3, 2025 deprivation westmidlands birmingham poverty druidsheath economicinequality communities employment health education The most economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the West Midlands have been highlighted in a newly released national deprivation index. Druids Heath, located east of Alcester Road South in Birmingham, ranks as the 81st … Read More