Over 100 Solihull Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing in 2026-27 - Comprehensive List Released Friday, February 27, 2026 solihull resurfacing highways maintenance potholes infrastructure council funding roads transport Solihull Council has announced an ambitious highways maintenance programme for the 2026-27 financial year, targeting resurfacing improvements across over 100 roads within the borough. The council oversees the upkeep of around … Read More
£50m Fund Secured to Support Midlands Firms Transitioning to Electric Vehicle Production Thursday, February 26, 2026 investment electricvehicles westmidlands automotive transformation manufacturing funding evmarket innovation supplychain A significant new fund aimed at helping West Midlands companies in the electric vehicle (EV) sector transform their operations has received official backing. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board has … Read More
Midlands Council to Receive Record £121 Million Support to Enhance Frontline Services Monday, February 23, 2026 shropshire croydon warrington haringey localgovernment funding deprivation education austerity budget A total of 37 financially struggling councils across the country have been approved to receive exceptional financial support aimed at improving frontline services, with a special emphasis on aiding deprived communities. … Read More
Midland’s Great Alne Primary with Just 12 Pupils Faces Possible Closure Sunday, February 22, 2026 education schoolclosure warwickshire enrollment ofsted leadership funding primaryschool community send Great Alne Primary School in Warwickshire, a small Midland institution with a capacity for 112 pupils, currently educates just 12 children—less than 10% of its capacity. Following a recent inspection rating the school as … Read More
Major Overhaul of West Midlands Transport Funding Set to Deliver Maximum Community Benefits Saturday, February 21, 2026 westmidlands transport funding rosewellreview infrastructure investment governance projects communities economy Transport leaders in the West Midlands are optimistic that a comprehensive redesign of funding strategies for major infrastructure projects will yield the greatest benefits for local communities. The West Midlands Combined … Read More
£50 Million Fund to Accelerate Growth of West Midlands Electric Vehicle Industry Saturday, February 21, 2026 electricvehicles westmidlands automotive funding evindustry investment jobs innovation supplychain government A substantial £50 million fund has been launched to support automotive businesses in the West Midlands as they compete in the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market. The West Midlands Supplier Readiness and Transformation … Read More