Liberal Democrat Leader Set to Become Birmingham City Council Head Amid Coalition Talks Wednesday, May 27, 2026 birmingham council politics coalition liberaldemocrats greens leadership localgovernment negotiations harmer The Liberal Democrat group leader on Birmingham City Council is emerging as the frontrunner to become the city’s next council leader, as talks continue behind closed doors to form a left-leaning coalition. Discussions between … Read More
New council tax rule may let state pensioners defer payments until after death Monday, May 25, 2026 counciltax taxreform highvalueproperty pensioners localgovernment propertytax hvcts taxsurcharge statepensioners governmentpolicy The government is proposing a significant change to council tax rules that could allow low-income homeowners, including state pensioners, to delay payments on high-value properties until they sell their home or pass away. … Read More
Wolverhampton Council Leader’s Allowance Set to Increase by Over £1,100 Sunday, May 24, 2026 wolverhampton council allowance leadership opposition remuneration governance councillors politics localgovernment The leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, Cllr Stephen Simkins, is set to receive an increase of over £1,100 in his allowance this year. As the leader of the Labour-run council, Cllr Simkins will now earn a special … Read More
New Application Proposes Children’s Care Home in Olton Family House Saturday, May 23, 2026 children carehome olton wilmcoteroad solihull planning community residential localgovernment socialcare A family home on Wilmcote Road in Olton is set to be transformed into a children’s care home, designed to support up to two vulnerable children aged between five and 17. This two-storey, four-bedroom detached house, featuring … Read More
New Parking Restrictions Introduced in England with Signs Installed in Swindon Friday, May 22, 2026 parking pavement swindon england ban accessibility localgovernment transport safety trial A new parking restriction is taking effect in parts of England as “No parking” signs have been installed on several streets in Swindon. The year-long ban, currently limited to three streets in the Wiltshire town, … Read More
Warning Issued for England Households Subject to Parish Council Tax Increases Sunday, May 17, 2026 tax council precept parish england localgovernment finance taxrise costofliving counciltax Households across England are bracing for an additional £1 billion in council tax charges as nearly nine million residents pay parish or town council precepts. These precepts are local taxes added on top of standard council … Read More