Birmingham Council Faces Over 50,000 Complaints Over Damp and Mould in Homes Sunday, February 15, 2026 birmingham damp mould health housing council tenants publichealth awaabslaw condensation Over the last five years, Birmingham City Council has received more than 50,000 complaints from tenants living in damp, mouldy, and condensation-affected homes. This equates to approximately 866 complaints for every 1,000 … Read More
Midlands Towns Face Significant Council Tax Increases Saturday, February 14, 2026 counciltax westmidlands worcestershire shropshire localgovernment taxation infrastructure finances reform council Local councils across the West Midlands are planning significant increases in council tax, seeking Government approval to raise bills by up to 9%. Normally capped at a 5% increase without special permission, these proposed … Read More
Bilston’s £20m Ten-Year Regeneration Plan Unveiled Thursday, February 12, 2026 bilston regeneration community investment council highstreet development carnival heritage publicspaces City of Wolverhampton Council is set to approve an ambitious £20 million, ten-year regeneration plan aimed at revitalising Bilston. The ‘Pride in Place’ initiative focuses on creating a safer, cleaner, and more vibrant … Read More
Midlands Council Invests £10m to Resurface 61 Roads and Combat Potholes Thursday, February 12, 2026 wolverhampton potholes resurfacing highways infrastructure council midlands winter maintenance transportation sport City of Wolverhampton Council is taking decisive action to repair the extensive damage caused by severe winter weather. With hundreds of potholes filled weekly, the council is now committing £10 million to long-term … Read More
Blistering Attack on West Midlands Regeneration as Former Mayor Condemns Neglect of Stourbridge Wednesday, February 11, 2026 stourbridge regeneration dudley council investment neglect westmidlands urbanplanning towncentre infrastructure At a recent meeting of Dudley’s Communities and Growth Scrutiny Committee, former mayor and long-serving councillor Ian Kettle delivered a scathing critique of the local authority’s approach to Stourbridge town centre … Read More
Exposed: Birmingham 'HMO' Landlords Pocket Over £400 a Week in Public Money Per Room Tuesday, February 10, 2026 birmingham hmo landlords housingbenefits exemptaccommodation reliancesocialhousing council regulator tenants homelessness Birmingham’s supported exempt accommodation sector has been described as both a ‘cash cow’ and a state-sanctioned scandal — reshaping neighbourhoods while raising serious concerns over public fund usage. … Read More