West Midlands Police Enhances Emergency Call Response Times Tuesday, January 27, 2026 westmidlands emergencycalls responsetimes 999calls 101calls callhandling publicsafety policeservice efficiency customerservice West Midlands Police has made remarkable strides in improving its emergency call response times, according to recent data outlined in the annual report by West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster. The report … Read More
A Third of Birmingham’s Workforce Unemployed as City Lags Behind in Living Standards Tuesday, January 27, 2026 birmingham unemployment livingstandards westmidlands economicgrowth disposableincome jobs inequality northsouthdivide centreforcities New research reveals that Birmingham has the highest proportion of people not in work among UK cities, significantly impacting living standards across the city and the wider West Midlands region. Only 70% of working-age … Read More
Skills Investment Key to West Midlands Meeting Ambitious Housebuilding Targets Monday, January 26, 2026 westmidlands construction skills training housing apprenticeships workforce education investment infrastructure The West Midlands is ramping up investment in construction skills training to meet its ambitious housebuilding targets. Mayor Richard Parker emphasized the critical role of workforce development in achieving regional housing … Read More
West Midlands Police Officer Misused Access to Secret Crime Logs Involving Family Monday, January 26, 2026 police misconduct confidentiality westmidlands dataaccess grossmisconduct crime investigation privacy resignation A former West Midlands police officer was found to have unlawfully accessed confidential crime records related to herself and her family over an extended period, a misconduct hearing revealed. PC Pakhairzan conducted repeated … Read More
West Midlands Areas with Sharpest House Price Declines in Past Year Monday, January 26, 2026 belgravia broadway bridgnorth worcestershire westmidlands houseprices propertymarket realestate pricedecline 2024 Recent data reveals significant drops in property values across several UK regions over the past year. While some areas have seen house prices rise in 2024, others, including parts of the West Midlands, experienced notable … Read More
The Midlands Property Hotspot Where Buyers Risk Losing Years Off Their Lives Monday, January 26, 2026 sandwell westmidlands lifeexpectancy property houseprices greetsgreen blackcountry commuting health westbromwich People relocate for many reasons, including upsizing, downsizing, or being closer to work and family. Yet, two recent studies reveal a startling paradox: a West Midlands town with the region’s lowest life expectancy has … Read More