Further protests planned at Alum Rock food court operating without permission Thursday, May 14, 2026 protest alumrock foodcourt planning birmingham community council permission vendors stopnotice Residents of Alum Rock are gearing up for more protests against an unapproved food court operating at Rock Park on Adderley Road, Birmingham. Over the weekend, approximately 14 fast food vendors set up shop without obtaining … Read More
Row over Tamworth Enterprise Centre as Councillor Criticizes Branding Proposal as 'Entitled' Thursday, May 14, 2026 tamworth enterprise branding council business enterprisecentre economy localgovernment smallbusiness marketing A heated debate has emerged in Tamworth over proposals to have businesses at the Tamworth Enterprise Centre display council branding. The borough’s enterprise centres, though currently running at a loss, host businesses with … Read More
Narrow Margins and Future Contests: Solihull’s Slim Election Victories and Councillors Facing Voters Again Thursday, May 14, 2026 solihull elections council wards politics conservative reformuk liberaldemocrats greenparty boundarychanges Last week’s local elections in Solihull revealed just how finely balanced many wards truly are, with several races decided by only a few votes. The results dramatically shifted the political landscape—the council is now under … Read More
Proposal to Transform Shirley Family Home into Children’s Care Facility Submitted to Solihull Council Wednesday, May 13, 2026 solihull shirley carehome planning children community housing council development consultation A proposal has been submitted to Solihull Council to convert a residential property on Radbourne Road, Shirley, into a care home for children. The applicant, Adele Lynch, aims to transform the home to accommodate up to three … Read More
The Two Maps That Reveal How Birmingham Politics Transformed in Four Years Wednesday, May 13, 2026 birmingham politics labour elections reformuk greens conservatives liberaldemocrats coalition council The 2026 local elections in Birmingham have delivered a political upheaval unlike any seen before. The results, now fully declared, reveal a city no longer dominated by the traditional two-party system. Labour has lost its … Read More
Solihull Taxpayers Face Bill After Government Inspector Overturns Millionaire’s Row Boundary Wall Refusal Wednesday, May 13, 2026 solihull planning appeal boundary wall gate drainage housing inspector council Solihull taxpayers may once again bear the cost following a government inspector’s decision to overturn a local council’s refusal of a boundary wall and gate at a high-value property in Lovelace Avenue, a sought-after street … Read More