£470,000 Funding Boost for Major i10 Office Refurbishment in Wolverhampton Saturday, May 2, 2026 wolverhampton refurbishment lgps investment economicgrowth jobs citydevelopment offices localgovernment business Wolverhampton’s city centre is set for a significant transformation with a £470,000 refurbishment of the i10 office building, a crucial step in relocating the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to the site. The City of … Read More
Birmingham City Council Ordered to Compensate Homeless Father and Newborn Saturday, May 2, 2026 birmingham homelessness council compensation housing ombudsman father newborn localgovernment socialservices Birmingham City Council has been held accountable by the Housing Ombudsman for failing to adequately support a homeless father and his newborn child. The council neglected its duty to provide suitable temporary housing, … Read More
Polls Predict Major Loss for Labour in 2026 Birmingham City Council Election Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham labour elections reformuk council politics polls localgovernment seats voting Recent polls indicate a significant shift in voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 Birmingham City Council elections. Labour, which currently holds a commanding majority with 65 seats, is projected to face a heavy defeat, … Read More
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
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
The Uncontested Election in New Frankley Amid Birmingham’s Fierce Council Race Monday, April 27, 2026 birmingham election newfrankley parishcouncil uncontested localgovernment councillors politics suttoncoldfield citycouncil Next month, Birmingham faces a crucial and highly competitive city council election, with hundreds of candidates vying for 101 seats. This race has expanded beyond the traditional three-party contest, now featuring up to six … Read More