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
New Birmingham Depot to Boost West Midlands Bus Network Overhaul Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham bus depot franchising wmca westmidlands publictransport investment competition infrastructure sport A new bus depot is set to be constructed in Birmingham as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) ambitious strategy to take control of the region’s bus network. The proposed East Birmingham Depot, located … Read More
Major A52 Road in Nottingham to Fully Close Over Unforeseen Challenges Friday, February 20, 2026 a52 nottingham roadworks closure nationalhighways infrastructure midlands construction delays improvements The A52 in Nottingham will face a full weekend closure due to unforeseen challenges that have disrupted the progress of ongoing improvement works. National Highways has revised its project timeline for this major East … Read More
Birmingham Unveils Plans to Transform Roads in Knowledge Quarter Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham transport infrastructure cycling pedestrian publictransport traffic climate urbanplanning consultation sport Birmingham City Council is set to implement significant changes to key roads in the city’s Knowledge Quarter, a vital hub for innovation and education. The Labour-led council has announced two major transport … Read More
Pay-Per-Mile Car Tax Set to Expand Beyond EVs to All Petrol and Diesel Vehicles Monday, February 16, 2026 paypermile taxation ev motoring fuelduty labour roadtax ved mileage infrastructure The UK government’s new pay-per-mile car tax is poised to extend beyond electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids, soon encompassing all petrol and diesel drivers. This significant shift in motoring taxation has been … Read More
Midlands Towns Face Significant Council Tax Increases Saturday, February 14, 2026 counciltax westmidlands worcestershire shropshire localgovernment taxation infrastructure finances reform council Local councils across the West Midlands are planning significant increases in council tax, seeking Government approval to raise bills by up to 9%. Normally capped at a 5% increase without special permission, these proposed … Read More