Green Party pitch to Birmingham voters: 'We bring hope for real change' Tuesday, May 5, 2026 green birmingham elections council community housing environment politics waste change For the first time in its history, the Green Party is fielding candidates in every one of Birmingham’s 101 wards. This milestone reflects a surge in support and membership, fueled in part by the national profile of the … Read More
Conservatives Pledge to Clean Up Birmingham in Upcoming City Council Election Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham conservatives localgovernment elections citycouncil cleanup housing roads community finances With 101 candidates contesting the Birmingham City Council elections, the Local Conservatives are determined to reclaim leadership by winning a majority of 51 seats. If a majority isn’t secured, they aim to be the largest … Read More
Walsall Election Candidates Debate Over £120m Regeneration Funding and Rising Council Tax Sunday, May 3, 2026 walsall counciltax regeneration localgovernment elections funding community housing development politics As the local elections approach, Walsall’s political parties have clearly defined their positions on key community issues, including council tax hikes and major regeneration projects funded by over £120 million in government … Read More
Government Inspector Overturns Solihull Council’s Refusal, Labels It ‘Unreasonable’ Saturday, May 2, 2026 solihull planning council extension appeal inspector costs unreasonable knowle housing A government planning inspector has once again overruled Solihull Council, deeming the authority’s decision to refuse a home extension application “unreasonable.” This marks another costly setback for the council and a … Read More
Future of Sedgley Health Centre Secured with Dudley Council’s £1.85m Purchase of Ladies Walk Saturday, May 2, 2026 sedgley dudley healthcentre ladieswalk council housing police investment nhs saving The future of Sedgley’s Ladies Walk health centre, once threatened with closure, has been secured following Dudley Council’s strategic purchase of the building for £1.85 million. This move not only safeguards existing NHS … Read More
Birmingham City Council Ordered to Compensate Homeless Father and Newborn Saturday, May 2, 2026 birmingham homelessness council compensation housing ombudsman father newborn localgovernment socialservices Birmingham City Council has been held accountable by the Housing Ombudsman for failing to adequately support a homeless father and his newborn child. The council neglected its duty to provide suitable temporary housing, … Read More