Row erupts as rescue plan for three Sutton Coldfield libraries is questioned. Misleading reports and changing plans hamper progress. Sutton Coldfield Library Rescue Plan Faces Doubt The Sutton Coldfield leader criticized city council heads. He thinks they risk a deal to save three local libraries. Simon Ward said a deal is not yet complete. This…
Council leader faces questions over pest control fees amid bin strike fears and budget cuts impact on city services. Birmingham Leader Grilled On “Rat Tax” Birmingham faces tough budget decisions. Last year, the council declared itself effectively bankrupt. Budget cuts impacted many services. Bin collections and youth programs suffered. Libraries and street lighting were affected.…
Council OKs building plan for thousands of homes despite green space concerns. Further approvals needed. South Glos Homes Plan Approved Amid Protests People protested a housing plan near Bristol. They said it destroys green space. The council approved the 15-year plan, which includes rules for building homes and jobs. It covers 2026 to 2041. A…
Travelers are warned about rogue parking firms near Bristol Airport, following complaints of poor service and unsafe practices. Bristol Airport: Parking Scam Warning for Passengers Bristol Airport asks travelers to stay alert about parking. North Somerset Council warns flyers to watch out for online parking deals. Some parking companies near the airport cause problems. These…
Three teens tragically died after a car crash near Penkridge, Staffordshire. The driver lost control, hitting a tree on their way home from a party. Penkridge Teens Die After Driver Loses Control, Hits Tree Returning From Party A young driver and two friends died in a car crash. The driver, Dafydd Craven-Jones, was only 18.…
Birmingham faces a budget shortfall. A lower-than-anticipated tax increase leaves a £12.5 million gap, requiring urgent government assistance. Birmingham City Council Struggles to Cover £12.5 Million Gap After Tax Decision Birmingham council planned a bigger tax increase, wanting to raise council tax by 9.99 percent. The government only allowed a 7.5 percent rise. This left…
Birmingham City Council considers closing Sheldon Country Park Farm and introducing parking charges in parks amid budget challenges and service cuts. Birmingham Parks Face Changes: Farm Closure and Parking Charges Considered Birmingham faces big changes because of money problems. The city council wants to save money and plans cuts to services and a tax increase.…
Bristol council aims to expedite the removal of flammable cladding from 38 tower blocks following fire safety concerns, potentially finishing by 2029. Flammable Cladding on Bristol Council Tower Blocks Could Be Removed More Quickly Bristol may remove flammable cladding faster. Some council flats have unsafe cladding material. A 2022 fire caused significant concerns. Thirty-eight towers…
New station near North Bristol gets fund approval to serve the Brabazon new town on the old Filton airfield, dubbed UK’s largest brownfield site. Work on New Arena Train Station Set to Start, Serve UKs Largest Brownfield Local leaders approved funds for railway work. The amount is £3 million. It’s for a new station near…
Birmingham residents face recycling service suspension due to escalating bin worker strikes, with collections halted and disruptions expected through March. Birmingham Recycling Suspended: Bin Worker Strikes Cause Collection Chaos Birmingham faces bin collection changes. The city council halted recycling pickups due to escalating bin worker strikes. Unite union announced more strike dates on February 3.…