Scathing Criticism from Ex-Conservative Councillors Over Authoritarian Leadership in Walsall Wednesday, April 15, 2026 walsall council conservatives leadership bullying localelections politics community democracy councillors At last night’s full council meeting in Walsall, three outgoing Conservative councillors delivered a fierce critique of the town’s leadership, accusing them of running the council with an iron fist and neglecting residents’ … Read More
Inside a Midland Town Foodbank Where Queues Grow Longer Every Day Tuesday, April 14, 2026 foodbank midlands poverty charity community donations hardship queues volunteers deprivation In a deprived town in the Midlands, the local foodbank is facing an unprecedented increase in demand. The queues outside the community charity are growing longer each day, reflecting the growing financial hardship faced by … Read More
Why People from Around the World Will Visit 20 Birmingham Pubs This Week Tuesday, April 14, 2026 birmingham pubs beerweekend jewelleryquarter independent pubcrawl hospitality community event brews From Canada to the Netherlands, Birmingham’s renowned ‘best pub crawl’ draws visitors from across the globe. Last year, the JQ Beer Weekend attracted over 10,000 attendees in a record-breaking day for local … Read More
Birmingham Pride Director Plans to Step Down After 2027 Milestone with Ambition for a Free Festival Monday, April 13, 2026 birmingham pride festival lgbtq lawrencebarton resignation anniversary accessibility community music Lawrence Barton, the long-standing director of Birmingham Pride, has announced his intention to resign following the festival’s landmark 30th anniversary in 2027. Since taking the helm in 2009, Barton has been instrumental in … Read More
New Solihull Padel Courts Apply for Alcohol Licence Monday, April 13, 2026 solihull padel alcohol licence purepadel licensing community safety business regulation Pure Padel Clubs Ltd is applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol at its new padel courts located on Streetsbrook Road, Solihull. The company has submitted a formal application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council … Read More
'We Are Not After Power,' Says New Political Leader Ahead of Dudley Local Elections Sunday, April 12, 2026 blackcountry dudley localelections politics community funding council labour manifesto engagement This year’s Dudley local elections will mark the debut of The Black Country Party on the ballot, introducing a fresh perspective to local governance. Established in 2025, the party seeks to change the traditional political … Read More