Midland City Considers Balaclava Ban Amid Surge in Masked Youths on E-Bikes Saturday, June 13, 2026 balaclava nottingam e-bikes antisocial crime pspo facecoverings youth safety council A Midland city is contemplating a ban on balaclavas as part of a wider effort to curb antisocial behaviour involving masked youths riding e-bikes and e-scooters across its streets. Nottingham City Council is consulting on a … Read More
Meet the New Leaders of Birmingham City Council Committed to 'Restoring Hope' Thursday, June 11, 2026 birmingham council leadership coalition liberaldemocrats greens localgovernment politics collaboration councilleader After eight years in opposition, Roger Harmer and Julien Pritchard have stepped up as the new leaders of Birmingham City Council, taking charge of the largest local authority in the UK with a £4.4 billion budget. Harmer, from … Read More
Dudley Street Neglected Amid Rising Fly-Tipping, Drug Use, and Rat Infestation Wednesday, June 10, 2026 dudley fly-tipping druguse prostitution ratinfestation headway antisocial council healthsafety vulnerable A neglected street in Dudley has become a hotspot for antisocial activities such as fly-tipping, drug use, and prostitution, according to a local charity manager. Church Street, located behind the Duncan Edwards Leisure … Read More
Solihull Council Leader Prioritises Retaining Skilled Children's Services Staff After Major Improvement Tuesday, June 9, 2026 solihull childrensservices socialwork staffretention ofsted council recruitment agencystaff education send Solihull Council’s leader, Councillor Karen Grinsell, has pledged to focus on retaining the talented staff who have driven significant improvements within the authority’s children’s services department. Speaking at a … Read More
Solihull Planning Dispute: Home Extension Approved Despite Neighbour Objections Monday, June 8, 2026 solihull planning extension housing neighbours council millisonswood dispute approval development Solihull Council’s planning committee has unanimously granted approval for a single-storey rear extension to a property on Bonneville Close in Millisons Wood, despite objections from a neighbouring resident. The … Read More
Dudley Cabinet to Debate Housing Plan Already Due for Replacement Sunday, June 7, 2026 dudley housing localplan greenbelt nppf planning council development legislation housingneeds Dudley Council’s cabinet is preparing to discuss the rollout of its new local plan, despite knowing it will require replacement shortly after adoption. This unusual scenario comes as a result of recent legislative changes … Read More