Cost of Dudley Council’s Local Plan Exceeds Half a Million Pounds Despite Being Outdated Monday, June 15, 2026 dudley council localplan housing development planning funding government infrastructure legislation Dudley Council has incurred expenses exceeding £600,000 for a local plan designed to guide housing and development until 2041—only for the plan to become outdated as soon as it is adopted. At a cabinet meeting on June 11, … Read More
Birmingham’s Adult Social Care Services Rated ‘Good’ Again Despite Challenges Monday, June 15, 2026 birmingham socialcare cqc adultservices health council support inspection safeguarding dementia Birmingham City Council’s adult social care services have once again earned a ‘good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), making the city one of only five local authorities to be rated ‘good’ twice under the new CQC … Read More
Meriden Farm Building Approved for Children's Nursery Despite Parish Council Objections Monday, June 15, 2026 meriden nursery planning solihull agriculture development traffic safety conversion council An agricultural building at Berryfields Farm in Meriden has been approved by Solihull planners for conversion into a children’s day nursery, despite strong opposition from Meriden Parish Council. Chris Barber Limited … Read More
Calls Grow for New M5 Junction to Boost Worcestershire Economy Sunday, June 14, 2026 m5 worcestershire malvern infrastructure economy jobs sciencepark transport development council Local business leaders and councillors are urging the development of a new M5 motorway junction, Junction 7A, which they believe could unlock significant economic opportunities in Worcestershire. Alan White, chief executive … 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