Parking enforcement must precede bus priority measures on major Birmingham route, say councillors Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham buspriority sohoroad parkingenforcement publictransport councillors trafficmanagement buslanes reliability infrastructure sport As Birmingham prepares to introduce the £15.5 million Cross City Bus Package 6 West, aimed at boosting the Number 74 bus route between Birmingham City Centre and West Bromwich, local councillors are stressing a crucial … Read More
Druids Heath Residents Warn Councillors Over Regeneration Plans Ahead of May Elections Sunday, March 22, 2026 druidsheath regeneration residents councillors developers elections community localgovernment urbanplanning democracy Residents of Druids Heath have expressed growing concern over proposed regeneration plans, warning that councillors who appear to side with developers at the expense of local interests could face significant electoral … Read More
Walsall Families in One-Bed Flats May Pay More Council Tax Than Single Occupants in London Thursday, March 5, 2026 walsall counciltax budget cuts arrears deprivation services councillors inflation funding A Walsall councillor has issued a stark warning to residents to prepare for significant service cuts and further council tax increases in the coming years. Councillor Pete Smith, representing Blakenall ward, highlighted a … Read More
Solihull Council Proposes Changes to Tax Support Amid Budget Pressures Wednesday, February 25, 2026 solihull counciltax supportscheme budget universalcredit consultation councillors welfare localgovernment taxreform Senior councillors in Solihull have engaged in a heated debate over proposed modifications to the council’s tax support scheme, highlighting differing views on the scheme’s generosity. Last year, the Conservative-led Solihull … Read More
Green Belt Housing Development in Midlands Village Wins Over Locals Tuesday, February 17, 2026 housing greenbelt development affordable solihull planning community councillors support midlands In a decisive 10-minute session, Solihull Council’s planning committee unanimously approved a new housing development in Hampton In Arden, reflecting overwhelming local endorsement. The proposal, submitted by BDW Trading Ltd … Read More
Five Moments from a Tumultuous Year for Birmingham Council – Signs of Hope for 2026 Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham council binsstrike budget councillors labour regeneration flags elections finance As Birmingham prepares for an all-out City Council election in May 2026, the past two years have been unprecedented and turbulent for the city’s administration. In September 2023, the Labour-led council declared itself … Read More