Inspections

Saturday, April 18, 2026 warwick planning appeals development council approval regulation localauthority inspections specialmeasures

Warwick District Council is on the brink of losing control over significant planning decisions after a notable number of its refusals were overturned on appeal. According to central government guidelines, if more than 10 … Read More

Monday, April 6, 2026 hygiene birmingham restaurants takeaways inspections food-safety ratings cleanliness food-preparation local-authorities

A number of restaurants and takeaways across Birmingham have been issued urgent warnings to improve their hygiene standards after failing recent inspections. Hygiene ratings are scored on a scale from 0 to 5, with 0 … Read More

Saturday, March 14, 2026 ofsted education schools inspections westmidlands grades curriculum leadership teaching assessment

The latest Ofsted inspection results for schools across the West Midlands have been released, revealing a significant shift in how educational institutions are assessed. Following a major overhaul, Ofsted has replaced its … Read More

Friday, January 23, 2026 hygiene birmingham food restaurants takeaways inspections ratings safety health delivery

In recent weeks, a significant number of food establishments across Birmingham have been assigned the lowest possible hygiene ratings. This includes a wide range of businesses such as restaurants, takeaways, sandwich shops, … Read More

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 birmingham policing uninsured drivers roadsafety fatalfour inspections prosecution traffic enforcement

West Midlands Police have intensified roadside checks and multi-agency operations across Birmingham, focusing on drivers committing five key offences on the roads. So far this year, authorities have removed 7,000 uninsured … Read More