Birmingham Mum Moves to Better Temporary Housing After Two Years in Shared Accommodation Hell Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham housing council temporaryhousing safeguarding family accommodation complaints antisocialbehavior relocation A Birmingham mother of three has shared a significant update after enduring nearly two years in challenging temporary housing conditions. The mum, who had been squeezing her partner and three young children—aged two, four, … Read More
Where to Vote in Birmingham’s Local Elections on May 7 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham elections localgovernment council voting pollingstations labour finance binstrike services With less than two weeks until May 7, Birmingham faces a pivotal local election that could shape the city’s future for years to come. All 101 seats on Birmingham City Council will be contested, making this one of the most … Read More
Walsall Homeowner Denied Permission for Already Built Loft Dormer Tuesday, April 28, 2026 walsall planning loftdormer permitteddevelopment enforcement separationpolicy council homeowner extension planningpermission A Streetly homeowner now faces the possibility of demolishing a rear loft dormer extension after Walsall Council refused retrospective planning permission. Mr. Mani constructed the dormer at the rear of 40 Lowlands Avenue … Read More
Police Investigate After Family of Birmingham City Council Candidate Targeted Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham politics election council independent candidate investigation northfield safety harassment Police have launched an investigation following reports that the family of Paul Smith, an independent candidate for the Allens Cross ward in Birmingham’s Northfield area, has been targeted. Smith, who is campaigning ahead of … Read More
Ex-Birmingham Binman: Council 'Should Have Acted a Year Ago' as Strike Resolution Nears Tuesday, April 28, 2026 strike birmingham binmen unite labour negotiations council redundancy pay dispute A former Birmingham binman has voiced frustration at the protracted strike, saying the city council “should have done this 12 months ago” following news that an end to the bin strike is now “within … Read More
Birmingham City Council to Fund Urgent Roof Repair and Fire Safety Upgrades at Lindsworth School Monday, April 27, 2026 birmingham education school firesafety roofrepair infrastructure funding kingsnorton safety council Birmingham City Council has announced plans to invest nearly £5 million in urgent repair and upgrade works at Lindsworth School in Kings Norton. This funding focuses on essential roof repairs alongside vital fire safety … Read More