Investors Worldwide Always Ask Andy Street Two Key Questions About Birmingham Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham investment finance council binsstrike economy development leadership prosperuk hs2 Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has acknowledged the contrasting views about Birmingham’s future amid recent challenges that have strained the city’s reputation. Despite facing a severe financial crisis within the city … Read More
Green Light for Balsall Common Roundabout Advertisements Despite Motorist Distraction Concerns Thursday, March 19, 2026 balsallcommon advertising roundabouts solihull trafficsafety planning council distraction publicsafety visualamenity Advertising boards will soon be installed on three roundabouts in Balsall Common following approval by Solihull Council, despite worries that the signs may distract drivers. The proposal, submitted last May by Steve Green of … Read More
Full Cost of Walsall’s Controversial Battery Storage Project Fight Revealed Wednesday, March 18, 2026 walsall battery storage greenbelt anesco legal costs appeal council planning Walsall Council has disclosed that taxpayers have spent £81,555.22 in total defending their opposition to a contentious Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposed on green belt land in Great Barr. The dispute began in 2021 … Read More
Midlands Children 'Swapping Dummies for Vapes,' Councillor Warns as Calls Rise for Stronger Anti-Vaping Measures Wednesday, March 18, 2026 vaping dudley health youth smoking publichealth council prevention schools grants Concerns are mounting in Dudley as children increasingly replace pacifiers with vapes, prompting calls for more decisive action to prevent youth smoking and vaping. Cllr Sue Ridney expressed these worries during the Dudley … Read More
Major Crackdown on Illegal Street Racing Near Birmingham Airport Proposed Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solihull birmingham streetracing pspo antisocialbehaviour publicsafety council lawenforcement traffic crackdown A significant crackdown targeting illegal street racing near Birmingham Airport is on the horizon. Solihull Council is set to decide on implementing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering Damson Parkway in Elmdon … Read More
Solihull Villagers Voice Anger Over Proposed Hockley Heath Housing Development Tuesday, March 17, 2026 solihull hockleyheath development housing planning flooding community objections council infrastructure Planners have provisionally approved the construction of up to nine new homes in Hockley Heath, despite a wave of objections from local residents. The application, submitted last summer by Frances Ashton, concerns a site … Read More