Meet the New Leaders of Birmingham City Council Committed to 'Restoring Hope' Thursday, June 11, 2026 birmingham council leadership coalition liberaldemocrats greens localgovernment politics collaboration councilleader After eight years in opposition, Roger Harmer and Julien Pritchard have stepped up as the new leaders of Birmingham City Council, taking charge of the largest local authority in the UK with a £4.4 billion budget. Harmer, from … Read More
New Bin Rule in England Introduces £80 Fine After Written Warning Wednesday, June 10, 2026 recycling defra england waste scheme fines bins foodwaste environment localgovernment Starting from March 31, households across England will phase in a new bin collection system under the Simpler Recycling Scheme, introduced by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The initiative … Read More
Former Warwickshire Deputy Leader Condemns Political Assistants as ‘Waste of Money’ Saturday, June 6, 2026 warwickshire reformuk politicalassistants councilbudget localgovernment stephenshaw georgefinch budgetcuts taxpayers councilpolitics The former deputy leader of Warwickshire County Council, Councillor Stephen Shaw (Reform UK, Polesworth), has publicly labeled taxpayer-funded political assistants as “a waste of money,” despite having supported their … Read More
DWP Council Tax Reduction Extended to Non-Benefit Households in England Thursday, June 4, 2026 counciltax disability dwp benefits disabledbandreduction england pensioncredit housing localgovernment taxrelief The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has expanded access to a valuable perk: the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme is no longer limited to those receiving disability benefits. Households in England with disabled … Read More
Reform UK Accuses Dudley Council of Exclusion and 'Grubby Deal' in Committee Appointments Sunday, May 31, 2026 reformuk dudleycouncil localgovernment politics committees councilelections scrutiny labourparty conservatives councillors At Dudley Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 28, Reform UK’s leader raised serious concerns over what he described as a “grubby deal” orchestrated by rival parties to marginalize his councillors from key … Read More
Anger as Council Installs Speed Bumps Beside Potholes on Great Barr Road Sunday, May 31, 2026 speedbumps potholes greatbarr birmingham trafficcalming roadmaintenance localgovernment community safety infrastructure Residents and business owners on Booths Lane in Great Barr, Birmingham, are voicing frustration over the council’s recent installation of speed bumps, which have been placed directly adjacent to numerous potholes. Locals … Read More