Solihull Council Penalized for Unreasonable Conduct in Shirley Planning Appeal Saturday, May 2, 2026 solihull council planning appeal costs unreasonable behaviour extension shirley inspector A recent planning appeal in Shirley has highlighted issues with Solihull Council’s decision-making process. A government planning inspector has overturned the council’s refusal of a property extension, ruling that the council … Read More
When Birmingham Recycling Collections Could Resume Amid Bins Strike Agreement Friday, May 1, 2026 birmingham recycling collections bins strike waste unite council elections reform Birmingham City Council leader Councillor John Cotton has announced promising progress toward ending the prolonged bins strike, which has brought recycling collections to a halt since February 2025. The strike, now stretching … Read More
Polls Predict Major Loss for Labour in 2026 Birmingham City Council Election Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham labour elections reformuk council politics polls localgovernment seats voting Recent polls indicate a significant shift in voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 Birmingham City Council elections. Labour, which currently holds a commanding majority with 65 seats, is projected to face a heavy defeat, … Read More
£3.7m SEN Facility Approved for Prince Albert High School to Meet Urgent Demand in Birmingham Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham sen education send facility construction inclusion council school pupils Birmingham City Council has approved a £3.7 million project to construct a new special educational needs (SEN) facility at Prince Albert High School, responding to an urgent demand for more pupil places. The single-storey … Read More
‘Concern’ and ‘Disappointment’ Over Urgent Safety Works at Birmingham School Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham lindsworth firesafety schoolrepairs roofreplacement education maintenance safety council infrastructure Opposition councillors at Birmingham Council have voiced strong concerns and disappointment following approval of urgent repair works at Lindsworth School in Kings Norton. The school, which supports children with social, … Read More
Sister of Devoted Councillor Waseem Zaffar Steps Up to Continue His Legacy in Lozells Wednesday, April 29, 2026 waseemzaffar lozells birmingham labour elections cleanair community legacy council politics Samarah Zaffar is standing as the Labour candidate in the upcoming Birmingham council elections for the Lozells ward, aiming to carry on the legacy of her brother, the late Waseem Zaffar. Waseem Zaffar, a dedicated Birmingham … Read More