‘Monster’ HS2 Project Shakes Residents’ Homes at Night as Council Demands Meaningful Benefits Friday, February 13, 2026 hs2 warwickshire waterorton coleshill construction disruption noise environment community infrastructure The Reform administration at Warwickshire County Council has called on HS2 to provide “monumental” benefits for communities enduring daily disruption from the massive construction project. Residents in Water Orton … Read More
Midlands Council Invests £10m to Resurface 61 Roads and Combat Potholes Thursday, February 12, 2026 wolverhampton potholes resurfacing highways infrastructure council midlands winter maintenance transportation sport City of Wolverhampton Council is taking decisive action to repair the extensive damage caused by severe winter weather. With hundreds of potholes filled weekly, the council is now committing £10 million to long-term … Read More
Blistering Attack on West Midlands Regeneration as Former Mayor Condemns Neglect of Stourbridge Wednesday, February 11, 2026 stourbridge regeneration dudley council investment neglect westmidlands urbanplanning towncentre infrastructure At a recent meeting of Dudley’s Communities and Growth Scrutiny Committee, former mayor and long-serving councillor Ian Kettle delivered a scathing critique of the local authority’s approach to Stourbridge town centre … Read More
West Midlands to Deploy Average Speed and Red Light Cameras to Improve Road Safety Monday, February 9, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands pavements speedenforcement redlightcameras visionzero pedestrian traffic cycling infrastructure The West Midlands is set to introduce a series of road safety improvements aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries on its roads. Spearheading these efforts is Road Safety Commissioner Mat MacDonald, who is working … Read More
A Jumbo Jet Full of People Die on UK Roads Every Six Weeks—and We Just Accept It Sunday, February 8, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands visionzero roaddeaths speedlimits sustainabletransport cycling pedestrian enforcement infrastructure sport Every six weeks, the UK’s roads claim the lives of as many people as would fit on a jumbo jet—a staggering fact that reflects a dangerous complacency in society. Mat MacDonald, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Road … Read More
'We're not at war with motorists' says West Midlands active travel chief Saturday, February 7, 2026 cycling walking westmidlands activetravel infrastructure electricbikes sustainability safety publichealth transport Beccy Marston, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Active Travel Commissioner, has emphasized that her efforts to promote walking, cycling, and wheeling are not about waging a “war on motorists.” Instead, her … Read More