Consultation Launched for 20mph Speed Limits on Ten Roads in Birmingham's Holyhead Area Monday, June 15, 2026 birmingham speedlimits trafficsafety holyhead handsworth ratrunning roadsafety consultation urbanplanning community Birmingham City Council has initiated a public consultation regarding proposed 20mph speed limits on ten roads within the Holyhead area, close to Handsworth. This initiative is part of a broader plan to improve road safety … Read More
HMO Conversion Plans Stir Debate Over Former Midlands Hardware Shop Sunday, June 14, 2026 willenhall hmo planning walsall conservation petition housing development community heritage The future of the former Roy Birch hardware shop at 116-118 Lower Lichfield Street in Willenhall is set to be decided by Walsall Council’s planning committee next week. After serving the community for over 50 years, Roy Birch … Read More
Community Raises Funds for Memorial Headstone After Woman Found Dead in West Bromwich Canal Sunday, June 14, 2026 fundraiser memorial headstone westbromwich blackcountry community remembrance tragedy support mourning Chanel Walsh is spearheading a community fundraising event in memory of her sister, Chereiss Bailey, who was tragically found dead in a canal in West Bromwich, part of the Black Country. The fundraiser aims to gather enough … Read More
New Birmingham City Council Leader Roger Harmer Addresses Bins Strike and Low Traffic Neighborhoods Sunday, June 14, 2026 birmingham liberaldemocrats councilleader binsstrike ltns trafficcameras publicservices urbanplanning community negotiations Roger Harmer, the newly appointed leader of Birmingham City Council and a member of the Liberal Democrats, has outlined his approach to some of the city’s pressing challenges. Among the most immediate concerns is the … Read More
Commissioner Ensures Solihull Will Retain Town Centre Police Station Amid Demolition Plans Saturday, June 13, 2026 solihull police station demolition community policing westmidlands council redevelopment commissioner West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has pledged that Solihull town centre will continue to have a dedicated police station despite plans to demolish the existing Homer Road facility. The current station, … Read More
Dudley Reform UK Demands Answers on Borough’s Decline and Delays in New Waste Tip Saturday, June 13, 2026 dudley reformuk conservatives environment waste recycling flytipping council publicservices community Dudley Reform UK has raised serious concerns over the declining condition of the borough, urging the ruling Conservative council to provide clear answers and tangible solutions. The group highlights the absence of a permanent … Read More