Calls Mount for Dudley Council to Reverse Controversial Grit Bin Removal Monday, December 22, 2025 dudley gritbins wintersafety council infrastructure campaign weather publicsafety localgovernment petition Campaigners in Dudley are rallying against the council’s decision to remove approximately 500 grit bins across the borough, a move aimed at reducing expenses following a review conducted in May 2025. The bins being taken away … Read More
Next Birmingham City Council Leaders Will Lack Full Autonomy Under Commissioner Oversight Monday, December 22, 2025 birmingham localgovernment commissioners council politics elections governance finance oversight recovery The political leaders elected to Birmingham City Council in May 2026 will have to operate under a stringent ‘action plan’ set by government-appointed commissioners, significantly restricting their ability to act … Read More
Hairdresser Blocks Roadworks After Parking Disruptions Threaten Christmas Trade Sunday, December 21, 2025 hairdresser roadworks solihull parking disruption christmas business construction council customers Paula Burnham, owner of Luxe Hair Design and Gents Barber Shop in Solihull, found herself at the center of a frustrating situation just days before Christmas. Arriving to open her salon on December 18th, she was confronted by … Read More
Birmingham Church’s New Car Park Approved Despite Gravestone Relocation Concerns Friday, December 19, 2025 birmingham church gravestones parking boldmere planning council heritage accessibility relocation St Michael’s Church in Boldmere, Birmingham, has received approval for its proposal to build a new car park, following the council’s assessment that relocating certain gravestones is “considered acceptable.” The church aimed … Read More
Security Boosted After Anti-Racism Protest Disrupts Reform UK Council Meeting Friday, December 19, 2025 reformuk staffordshire protest antiracism security council racism demonstration scarf democracy Staffordshire County Council, led by Reform UK in the Midlands, increased its security measures after a recent anti-racism protest disrupted a full council meeting. During last Thursday’s session, members of Stafford Campaign … Read More
Midlands Council Leader Defends Transparency Amid Delayed Report on Failed Leisure Centre Sale Friday, December 19, 2025 dudley council leisurecentre sale audit transparency bureaucracy investigation politics localgovernment Dudley Council leader Cllr Patrick Harley has firmly denied any attempt to conceal details surrounding the collapse of the planned sale of the former Dudley Leisure Centre, amid concerns over a nearly year-long delay in … Read More