West Midlands councils are likely to increase their transport fund contributions to support free or discounted travel passes for residents. Midland Councils Set to Pay More for Free or Discount Travel Passes West Midlands: Councils are meeting this week to discuss transport funding. They plan to increase contributions for free or discounted travel passes. The…
The government plans to reform the DWP benefits system, targeting sickness benefits and addressing fraud to save money and reduce claims. DWP Benefit Claimants May Notice Their Bank Accounts Have Less In Sandwell: The government is planning big changes to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits system. Labour wants to cut spending on…
Sandwell Council is finalising plans to build 150 homes and a primary school near the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, with £20m in funding secured. Plans for New Homes and School Near Midland Metropolitan University Hospital Finalised Smethwick: Exciting changes are coming to the area around the new hospital. Sandwell Council plans to build 150…
Recent data reveals that several Midlands towns have alarming Universal Credit claimant rates, highlighting the struggle for many residents. Midlands Towns and Cities Have Some of the Highest Benefit Claimant Rates Wolverhampton: The Midlands has some of the highest benefit claimant rates in the UK. Recent figures show that one in 11 residents in certain…
In Quinton, residents face unique challenges with bin collections based on council borders. Living on one side can mean timely pickups, while the other side may struggle. Birmingham Road: Where Your Side of the Street Affects Bin Collections Birmingham: Quinton is a busy suburb with about 21,000 residents. It’s near the M5, where three council…
Drivers can now report dangerous driving by submitting dashcam or CCTV footage to police. This initiative aims to improve road safety and hold reckless drivers accountable. Motorists Can Now Help Catch Dangerous Drivers by Reporting Reckless Behavior West Midlands: Dangerous driving can really frustrate motorists. Speeding, running red lights, and tailgating are just a few…
Sandwell Council has rejected plans for a 36-bed HMO in West Bromwich, citing concerns over heritage and lack of a formal application. 36-bed HMO Proposal Opposite £7.5m West Bromwich Town Hall Rejected West Bromwich: A proposal to open a 36-bed HMO on High Street has been rejected. The site is across from the newly restored…
Fraudsters made over £320,000 from fake insurance claims in a ‘crash for cash’ scheme. They now face jail time after admitting their crimes. Conmen Pocket £320k in Bogus Insurance Claims Through ‘Crash for Cash’ Scheme Walsall: A group of fraudsters made over £320,000 from fake insurance claims. They ran a ‘crash for cash’ scheme, submitting…
Exciting plans for a £24 million makeover of Haden Hill Leisure Centre have been submitted, promising a new pool and upgraded facilities for the community. Plans Unveiled for £24m Revamp of Cradley Heath’s Haden Hill Leisure Centre Cradley Heath: Big changes are coming to the Haden Hill Leisure Centre. Plans have been submitted to give…
Parents in the West Midlands are eager to learn about the top primary schools for their kids as application deadlines have passed Midlands’ Best Primary Schools for 2025 as Parents Battle for Places Wolverhampton: Parents in the West Midlands are on edge. They’re waiting to see if their kids got into their top-choice primary schools.…