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.…
After experts questioned Lucy Letbys guilt, a victim’s mom said, “We already have the truth,” criticizing the experts publicity stunt and disrespect. Lucy Letby Victims Mum Says We Already Have the Truth after Experts Claim Nurse Didn’t Murder Babies A mom whose baby Lucy Letby tried to murder spoke out. Letby is accused of harming…
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…
A biker was hurt in a hit and run at Bordesley Green around 5:30 AM. Police seek the driver of car that sped away. Injuries are not life threatening. Police Seek Driver After Bordesley Green Hit and Run Injures Motorcyclist Police are looking for a driver now. A motorcyclist got hurt in Birmingham in a…
Snow is expected to hit the Midlands region starting Saturday midnight, lasting through the day before clearing up later in the evening. All Midland Regions Set for 18 Hours of Snow Before Sunday Arrival Hey, guess what I saw? Weather maps show snow coming to the Midlands. It should happen Friday, February 7th, and Saturday,…
West Midlands residents will see higher taxes for policing despite a budget increase, as government grants fail to cover officer losses and rising costs. West Midlands Taxpayers to Pay More for Less Policing, Council Tax to Rise West Midlands residents face higher taxes for policing. Tax bills will go up next year. The Police and…
Snow is predicted across England on February 8th and 9th. Heavy snow may affect transport and cause disruptions across the UK. UK Braces for 48 Hour Snow Storm Engulfing England From Top to Bottom The UK might get a lot of snow soon. Some weather maps show snow covering all of England. These maps use…
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.…