Birmingham Council Aims for All Homes to Meet National Standards by 2032 Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham housing council investment decenthomes repairs tenants rent standards refurbishment Birmingham Council has pledged that all of its homes will meet the national decent homes standard by 2032, responding to ongoing concerns about the condition of council properties. Currently governed by the Labour-run city … Read More
Birmingham ‘Abandoned by Government’ as Supported Exempt Housing Crisis Deepens Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham housing council exemptaccommodation government regulation supportedhousing homelessness tenants legislation Birmingham is grappling with a growing crisis in the supported exempt accommodation sector, with campaigners and councillors accusing the government of abandoning the city by delaying much-needed regulation reforms until … Read More
Care Provider Abruptly Withdraws Services, Leaving Vulnerable Birmingham Residents in Crisis Thursday, January 22, 2026 care birmingham homecare justcall4care council vulnerable emergency carers support disruption A Birmingham-based care provider, Just Call 4 Care (JC4C) Services, has unexpectedly ceased its home care and supported living services, impacting approximately 130 vulnerable residents. The sudden withdrawal has left some … Read More
'Disgusting' £150,000 Dudley town centre revamp dominated by pigeons and antisocial behaviour Thursday, January 22, 2026 dudley market revamp pigeons antisocial council traders hygiene community funding Dudley Council’s £150,000 makeover of the town centre market, launched in April 2025, aimed to create a vibrant hub for visitors and boost local businesses. The transformation replaced traditional stalls with new … Read More
Wolverhampton Issues Warning to Parents Over Illegal Parking on School Runs Wednesday, January 21, 2026 wolverhampton parking enforcement school safety traffic council parents fines mev Wolverhampton City Council has issued a firm warning to parents regarding illegal parking during school drop-off and pick-up times, emphasizing that such behavior will no longer be tolerated. To enhance safety for thousands … Read More
Birmingham Labour Faces Backlash as Garden Waste Service Remains Suspended Amid Ongoing Bins Strike Tuesday, January 20, 2026 birmingham labour strike waste recycling collections council environment services dispute Birmingham City Council’s ruling Labour group is under intense scrutiny after announcing that it remains unable to reinstate the garden waste collection service, suspended since last spring due to an ongoing bins strike. … Read More