Midlands Council to Receive Record £121 Million Support to Enhance Frontline Services Monday, February 23, 2026 shropshire croydon warrington haringey localgovernment funding deprivation education austerity budget A total of 37 financially struggling councils across the country have been approved to receive exceptional financial support aimed at improving frontline services, with a special emphasis on aiding deprived communities. … Read More
Midlands Towns Face Significant Council Tax Increases Saturday, February 14, 2026 counciltax westmidlands worcestershire shropshire localgovernment taxation infrastructure finances reform council Local councils across the West Midlands are planning significant increases in council tax, seeking Government approval to raise bills by up to 9%. Normally capped at a 5% increase without special permission, these proposed … Read More
£300 Cost of Living Payments Announced for Six DWP Benefits – Full Details Friday, February 6, 2026 dwp worcestershire benefits costofliving householdsupport financialaid localgovernment eligibility supportservices pension The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched the Household Support Fund to provide £300 cost of living payments to eligible residents in Worcestershire. This initiative aims to assist those who are struggling … Read More
Admission of Overzealous Changes After Midlands Grit Bin Removal Sparks Outcry Tuesday, February 3, 2026 dudley gritbins wintermaintenance libdems council budget review localgovernment publicoutcry winterroads The Dudley Liberal Democrats have admitted their support for a recent budget led to the removal of nearly 500 grit bins across the borough, a decision that sparked significant public outrage during recent cold spells. The … Read More
HS2 Impacts Dudley Council’s Ability to Recruit Key Officers, Watchdog Hears Wednesday, January 28, 2026 hs2 dudley recruitment interim surveyors budget localgovernment cipfa overspend workforce Dudley Council’s chief executive has revealed that the HS2 rail project is intensifying recruitment challenges for key council officers. During a January 26 meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, members discussed a … Read More
Midlands Council Faces Calls to Overhaul Pothole Policy Following Government Red Rating Sunday, January 25, 2026 dudley potholes highways maintenance infrastructure council departmentoftransport surfacedressing roadsafety localgovernment sport Dudley Council’s highways department is under scrutiny following a government report that assigned the council a red rating for best practices in pothole policy. The Department of Transport’s report, released on January … Read More