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.…
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.…
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,…
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.…
Birmingham residents face suspended recycling pickups and a 7.5% tax hike. They now must dispose of waste at the local dump during strikes. New Birmingham Bins Anger as Collections Axed; Taxpayers Told Tip Waste Birmingham residents have had recycling pickup stopped. The city told them to use the local dump instead. This detail was in…
Prepare for potential travel disruptions as a widespread snow event threatens numerous cities across England and Wales starting next Tuesday. Snow Alert: England and Wales Brace for Intense Snowfall Across 38 Locations Next week, many places could see a lot of snow. Charts from WX Charts show this. They use data from the Met Desk.…
February is about to get very chilly! Widespread snow is possible across the UK, including many cities in England, as a cold blast arrives. Incoming February Snow Bomb: 34 Cities in England Set to be Hammered by Snow Hey, guess what I just read? The UK might get a bunch of snow! It could arrive…