Birmingham City Council Faces Backlash Over Druids Heath Regeneration Delay Saturday, April 18, 2026 birmingham regeneration druidsheath development delay council community housing planning urban Birmingham City Council has revealed that it will require additional time before resubmitting the planning application for the much-anticipated Druids Heath regeneration project. The delay has prompted concern and anger among … Read More
Devolution, Community Skips, and £50 Citizens Investment Fund: Dudley Lib Dems' Election Vision Saturday, April 18, 2026 devolution community investment fund liberaldemocrats dudley elections residents facilities wastemanagement As the May local elections approach, the Dudley Liberal Democrats are unveiling a proactive plan to boost community engagement and improve public services. Central to their vision is a voluntary Citizens Investment Fund, … Read More
‘We’ve been here five years and we’ll be here five more’ say campaigners battling to save historic pub Saturday, April 18, 2026 whitelion caldmore heritage locallisting pub campaign walsall community planning preservation A dedicated community group fighting to preserve the historic White Lion pub in Caldmore faces a continued wait before a decision is made on its local listing application. The Friends of the White Lion submitted their request … Read More
Best Pub Crawl in Birmingham Returns with Record-Breaking Weekend Expected Thursday, April 16, 2026 birmingham pubcrawl jqbeerweekend jewelleryquarter pubs beer independent hospitality food community Birmingham’s much-loved pub crawl, the JQ Beer Weekend, is back for its fourth year, promising another exciting celebration of the city’s vibrant hospitality scene. Running from Thursday, April 16 to Saturday, April 18, this … Read More
Birmingham Lib Dems on bin changes, traffic cameras and ‘rejecting extremes’ Thursday, April 16, 2026 birmingham libdems elections council bins traffic roadsafety potholes culture community With just weeks until Birmingham’s local elections on May 7, all 101 council seats will be contested in what promises to be a pivotal vote for the city’s future. The Liberal Democrats are striving to present themselves as a … Read More
Woman Baffled as Neighbour Complains About Washing Line ‘Ruining View’ and Threatens Council Action Thursday, April 16, 2026 neighbours laundry washing garden dispute council law complaint outdoor community Many people consider their garden a private sanctuary, but disputes with neighbours can quickly disturb that peace. One woman recently found herself at the centre of a bewildering conflict when her new neighbour complained … Read More