Vacuum filling and fighting a general election - what Dudley political leaders say on rise of Reform Wednesday, April 29, 2026 reform dudley elections politics conservative labour localgovernment blackcountry libdems greens Opinion polls suggest Reform UK is poised for significant gains in May’s local elections, and their presence is noticeably shaking up Dudley’s political scene. With 25 council seats up for grabs and candidates in every ward, … Read More
Sister of Devoted Councillor Waseem Zaffar Steps Up to Continue His Legacy in Lozells Wednesday, April 29, 2026 waseemzaffar lozells birmingham labour elections cleanair community legacy council politics Samarah Zaffar is standing as the Labour candidate in the upcoming Birmingham council elections for the Lozells ward, aiming to carry on the legacy of her brother, the late Waseem Zaffar. Waseem Zaffar, a dedicated Birmingham … Read More
£117 Energy Bill Discount Erased as UK Households Face £220 Tax Hit Tuesday, April 28, 2026 tax income energy discount labour liberaldemocrats thresholds wages uk households UK households expecting relief from a £117 energy bill discount are instead facing a financial blow as frozen income tax thresholds force many into higher tax brackets. New analysis by the House of Commons Library reveals … Read More
Where to Vote in Birmingham’s Local Elections on May 7 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham elections localgovernment council voting pollingstations labour finance binstrike services With less than two weeks until May 7, Birmingham faces a pivotal local election that could shape the city’s future for years to come. All 101 seats on Birmingham City Council will be contested, making this one of the most … Read More
Ex-Birmingham Binman: Council 'Should Have Acted a Year Ago' as Strike Resolution Nears Tuesday, April 28, 2026 strike birmingham binmen unite labour negotiations council redundancy pay dispute A former Birmingham binman has voiced frustration at the protracted strike, saying the city council “should have done this 12 months ago” following news that an end to the bin strike is now “within … Read More
Greggs Trials New Anti-Theft Measures in Birmingham and Other UK Stores Monday, April 27, 2026 greggs shoplifting retail birmingham theft security labour community antisocial highstreets In response to the ongoing shoplifting crisis across the UK, Greggs is taking decisive action by removing self-service display cabinets from stores most affected by theft. The popular bakery chain, with several branches in … Read More