Birmingham Lib Dems on bin changes, traffic cameras and ‘rejecting extremes’ Thursday, April 16, 2026 birmingham libdems elections council bins traffic roadsafety potholes culture community With just weeks until Birmingham’s local elections on May 7, all 101 council seats will be contested in what promises to be a pivotal vote for the city’s future. The Liberal Democrats are striving to present themselves as a … Read More
Woman Baffled as Neighbour Complains About Washing Line ‘Ruining View’ and Threatens Council Action Thursday, April 16, 2026 neighbours laundry washing garden dispute council law complaint outdoor community Many people consider their garden a private sanctuary, but disputes with neighbours can quickly disturb that peace. One woman recently found herself at the centre of a bewildering conflict when her new neighbour complained … Read More
Birmingham Council to Enforce Road Rules with New Camera Installations Thursday, April 16, 2026 birmingham road safety enforcement cameras motorists council traffic fines transport Drivers in Birmingham are set to face increased enforcement of existing road rules as the city council announces a crackdown targeting banned turns and dangerous driving behaviors. While the regulations have been in place for … Read More
Scathing Criticism from Ex-Conservative Councillors Over Authoritarian Leadership in Walsall Wednesday, April 15, 2026 walsall council conservatives leadership bullying localelections politics community democracy councillors At last night’s full council meeting in Walsall, three outgoing Conservative councillors delivered a fierce critique of the town’s leadership, accusing them of running the council with an iron fist and neglecting residents’ … Read More
Dudley Council Faces Backlash Over Bin Collection Delays and Pothole Repairs Wednesday, April 15, 2026 dudley council waste recycling potholes infrastructure delays services vehicles roads Dudley Council is currently under scrutiny following widespread delays in bin collections and growing dissatisfaction over pothole repairs. At a full council meeting on April 13, Cllr Adeela Qayyum highlighted significant … Read More
Birmingham City Council Election 2026: Complete List of Candidates Announced Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham election candidates council labour conservatives liberaldemocrats reformuk greenparty independents The full roster of candidates contesting the Birmingham City Council election scheduled for May 7, 2026, has been officially released, laying the groundwork for what promises to be a uniquely competitive local election. … Read More