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The Hidden Battle Over Parking Near Birmingham’s £1 Billion Midland Met Hospital Tuesday, March 17, 2026 midlandmet parking sandwell cranfordstreet residents hospital birmingham council traffic restrictions Rising prominently on the Birmingham and Sandwell border, the bright orange Midland Metropolitan University Hospital has become a striking new feature of the area’s skyline. Completed in October 2024 after years of delays and … Read More
Striking Bin Workers Claim Public Support Grows Amid Lengthy Pay Dispute Monday, March 16, 2026 strike bins birmingham publicsupport paydispute union workers unite council industrialaction Birmingham’s bin workers, who have been on strike for over a year, say public opinion has shifted strongly in their favor amid ongoing pay disputes with the city council. At a rally outside Tyseley bin depot on March 11, … Read More
Bin Collection Day Changes for 32,000 UK Households Starting April 13 Saturday, March 14, 2026 waste recycling collections households dorset weymouth portland schedule service council Starting April 13, approximately 32,000 households across Weymouth, Portland, Chickerell, and Osmington will experience changes to their waste and recycling collection schedules. While some residents will have their … Read More
Exclusive Shock Poll Predicts Labour 'Wipeout' in Birmingham Local Elections Friday, March 13, 2026 labour birmingham elections council independents greens reformuk poll politics westmidlands A new exclusive poll reveals a devastating forecast for Labour in the upcoming all-out Birmingham City Council election, predicting the party will retain only a handful of seats after 14 years in control. The poll, conducted … Read More
Dudley Council Leader Pursues Permanent Waste Disposal Solution Amid MP Criticism Wednesday, March 11, 2026 dudley waste recycling council tip anchorlane popup mp coseley services Dudley Council is actively seeking a permanent household waste disposal facility for the northern part of the borough. While temporary pop-up tips have been established and funded, the council’s leader, Cllr Patrick Harley, … Read More