Solihull Council Seeks Flexibility on Housing Plan Deadline Amid Ongoing Dispute Tuesday, January 27, 2026 solihull housing planning localplan deadline government council development consultation policy Solihull Council’s leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a comprehensive housing blueprint for the borough, yet uncertainty looms over meeting the government’s rigid December 31, 2026 deadline. Council … Read More
Midlands Council Faces Calls to Overhaul Pothole Policy Following Government Red Rating Sunday, January 25, 2026 dudley potholes highways maintenance infrastructure council departmentoftransport surfacedressing roadsafety localgovernment sport Dudley Council’s highways department is under scrutiny following a government report that assigned the council a red rating for best practices in pothole policy. The Department of Transport’s report, released on January … Read More
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