Birmingham City Council Investigates HMO Construction Amid Safety Concerns Tuesday, April 7, 2026 birmingham council hmo construction safety warwardslane investigation residents publicsafety housing Birmingham City Council has launched an investigation into the construction of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) on Warwards Lane following serious safety concerns raised by local residents. Neighbors have described the … Read More
Victims Terrified by CS Spray Attacks in Sutton Park Sunday, March 22, 2026 csspray assault suttonpark crime chemicalweapon victim sentencing publicsafety lawenforcement attack Bradley Baker, 33, has been sentenced to four years in prison after a series of terrifying attacks in Sutton Park. Baker targeted random strangers, spraying them directly in the face with CS spray, a chemical irritant … Read More
Green Light for Balsall Common Roundabout Advertisements Despite Motorist Distraction Concerns Thursday, March 19, 2026 balsallcommon advertising roundabouts solihull trafficsafety planning council distraction publicsafety visualamenity Advertising boards will soon be installed on three roundabouts in Balsall Common following approval by Solihull Council, despite worries that the signs may distract drivers. The proposal, submitted last May by Steve Green of … Read More
Major Crackdown on Illegal Street Racing Near Birmingham Airport Proposed Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solihull birmingham streetracing pspo antisocialbehaviour publicsafety council lawenforcement traffic crackdown A significant crackdown targeting illegal street racing near Birmingham Airport is on the horizon. Solihull Council is set to decide on implementing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering Damson Parkway in Elmdon … Read More
Criminal Jailed for CS Spray Attacks in Sutton Park, Victims Feared Going Blind Wednesday, March 18, 2026 csgas assault suttonpark birmingham victims sentencing substancemisuse mentalhealth publicsafety crime Bradley Baker, 33, a former journalist, has been sentenced to four years in prison following a disturbing spree at Sutton Park in Birmingham, where he randomly sprayed strangers with CS gas, leaving victims fearful they might … Read More
Major Birmingham Train Station Walk Tarnished by Needles, Urine, and Litter – in Pictures Thursday, February 26, 2026 birmingham trainstation stmartinsqueensway tunnel needles litter urine cleanliness publicsafety commuters The walk through Birmingham’s St Martin’s Queensway tunnel, connecting the bustling New Street and Moor Street stations, has become a spot marred by distressing signs of neglect and antisocial behavior. Photographs … Read More