Mental Health Tops Reasons for Increased Sick Leave Among Dudley Council Staff Sunday, January 25, 2026 dudley council absence mentalhealth sickness workforce stress healthcare employment wellbeing Dudley Council staff are taking more sick leave, with mental health concerns leading the reasons for absence. Recent figures from April to November 2025 reveal that the number of full-time council employees dropped from 5,887 … Read More
Final Warnings Issued to Parents Idling Cars Outside Solihull Schools Sunday, January 25, 2026 solihull idling schools pollution enforcement education health council environment infrastructure Solihull Council is stepping up efforts to tackle the persistent problem of parents leaving their car engines running while waiting outside schools. Over the past year, councillors have debated various measures following a … Read More
Plans to Demolish Enderby Life Church for New Children’s Home in Leicestershire Saturday, January 24, 2026 enderby leicestershire church demolition children carehome planning conservation blaby council Enderby Life Church in Leicestershire may soon be demolished to make way for a new children’s home, following an application by Josh Barber submitted to Blaby District Council (BDC). If approved, the church building on Moores … Read More
Bin lorry destroyed by fire caused by lithium battery in Midlands Saturday, January 24, 2026 battery fire safety binlorry disposal recycling council midlands incident environment A lithium battery discarded in a household bin sparked a fire that completely destroyed a bin lorry in North Warwickshire, leaving the council deeply concerned about safety risks to its workers. The incident occurred during … Read More
Black Country Council Invests in Local Children’s Homes to Bring Kids Back from External Placements Saturday, January 24, 2026 dudley children socialcare residentialhomes fostercare budget send council investment blackcountry Dudley Council is set to invest significantly in new children’s homes to bring back 66 young people currently placed outside the borough. This move comes amid growing financial pressures on the council’s children’s services, … Read More
Major Bin Collection Overhaul Coming to Solihull This Autumn Friday, January 23, 2026 solihull waste recycling collections foodwaste council environment communication policy residents Solihull is preparing for significant changes to its waste collection system this autumn. The council has announced a “comprehensive communication campaign” to ensure residents are fully informed as weekly rubbish collections … Read More