Birmingham Families Left Without Clean Water for Four Weeks Amid Supply Crisis Tuesday, April 14, 2026 birmingham watersupply crisis newtown contamination wateroutage severntrent citycouncil repairs publichealth For a harrowing four weeks, residents of Stainsby Avenue in Birmingham’s Newtown area faced a severe water crisis that left many without reliable access to clean water. The situation escalated from initially low water … Read More
Birmingham Bin Workers Persist After Year-Long Strike Over Pay Friday, April 3, 2026 birmingham binworkers strike paydispute citycouncil picket publicsupport industrialaction laborrights municipalservices For over a year, bin workers in Birmingham have maintained a relentless strike, demanding fair pay from the City Council. What began as an all-out industrial action has gradually garnered widespread public sympathy, with … Read More
When Will Birmingham's 'Zombie Quarter' Rise Again? The Plan Revealed Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham zombiequarter newstreet redevelopment heritage cinema architecture restoration citycouncil urbanrenewal A long-neglected section of Birmingham’s busiest street is on the verge of a remarkable transformation. The Grade II-listed building at 92-93 New Street, located opposite the lively ‘Chicken Quarter’ renowned for its array of … Read More
All the Birmingham Roads Now Enforced with 30mph Speed Limits Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety transport trafficcontrol speedcameras citycouncil driversafety roadchanges trafficregulations Birmingham has introduced new 30mph speed limits on more than two dozen roads, marking a significant change for local drivers. Previously set at 40mph on many main routes, these lowered limits aim to improve road safety … Read More
New Year Warning as Birmingham Bus Lane Camera Catches More Drivers After Relocation Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham buslane camera enforcement broadstreet fines traffic metro berkleystreet citycouncil Drivers in Birmingham should be aware of changes to bus lane enforcement as a key city centre camera has been repositioned, resulting in a significant increase in detected violations. The bus lane camera along Broad Street, … Read More
New Bus Lane Cameras on Birmingham’s Broad Street Catch 25,000 Drivers in First Year Friday, January 2, 2026 birmingham buslane enforcement traffic cameras broadstreet fines publictransport transport citycouncil sport New bus lane cameras installed along Birmingham’s famous Broad Street have caught an impressive 24,743 drivers in just their first year of operation. Enforcement began at the end of 2024 with the aim of ensuring smoother … Read More