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
DWP Announces New Defined Benefit Pension Rules Starting April 2027 Thursday, June 11, 2026 pensions definedbenefit dwp pensionreform trustees surpluses consultation pensionfunds regulation uk The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled new defined benefit (DB) pension rules set to take effect from April 2027. These groundbreaking proposals aim to enable trustees to safely unlock billions of pounds held … Read More
Freeview Faces Possible End: Households Could Face £200 Broadband Costs Monday, June 8, 2026 freeview dtt broadband streaming tvswitch digitaltv bbc accessibility government consultation The future of Freeview TV in the UK is under threat as the government prepares to move away from digital terrestrial television (DTT) after 2034. This policy shift could force millions of households to abandon traditional TV … Read More
Proposal to Transform Castle Bromwich Shop into New Pizza Takeaway Monday, May 25, 2026 castlebromwich pizza takeaway planning solihull retail restaurant community development consultation Castle Bromwich may soon welcome a new pizza takeaway. Palisade Properties Ltd has submitted an application to Solihull Council seeking permission to convert a retail shop in Rudgeway House, Hurst Lane North, into a pizza … Read More
Four New Council Tax Bands Proposed for High-Value Homes in England Wednesday, May 20, 2026 counciltax surcharge housing propertytax england consultation valuation reform government taxation The government has unveiled plans to introduce four new council tax bands aimed at the top 1% of the most valuable residential properties in England. This initiative, announced during Budget 2025, includes a proposed High … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism for Lack of Genuine Engagement in PIP Timms Review Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp pip timmsreview consultation disability benefits engagement advocacy inclusion socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under fire for failing to deliver on promises of a thorough consultation process as part of the ongoing Timms Review, which is assessing potential changes to the Personal … Read More