Cradley rejects parish council in £8k survey
Dudley taxpayers foot an £8,000 bill for a feasibility study, with over 80% of Cradley residents voting against a new parish council. Discover the political fallout.
Dudley taxpayers foot an £8,000 bill for a feasibility study, with over 80% of Cradley residents voting against a new parish council. Discover the political fallout.
Birmingham council confirms a signage problem prevents traffic wardens from ticketing cars blocking a Northfield bus stop, forcing passengers into the road. Read the full story.
West Kirby faces a crossroads as new parking charges threaten to drive shoppers away. With 50 business closures already, traders fear this could be the final straw for the high street.
Bracknell Forest Council urges police action against dangerous pavement parking. New rules could bring real consequences for drivers, improving safety for pedestrians.
UK drivers brace for vehicle-specific taxes as campaigners warn SUVs endanger pedestrians. Six in ten motorists support tripling parking charges for larger vehicles.
Shoppers at Tesco, Asda and other major UK supermarkets are being warned about the strict age limit for parent and child parking bays. Learn the rules to avoid a £100 fine.
A brazen motorist in London has been hit with a £2,400 fine after breaking blue badge rules 34 times. Discover the shocking details of this persistent misuse and its impact on disabled drivers.
Drivers in Oxford now face paying over £10 to park for less than an hour due to a new £5 daily congestion charge. Discover how this impacts visitors and local businesses.
Over 140,000 fines have been issued to petrol and diesel drivers for parking in electric vehicle charging spaces without permission. Discover the councils cracking down and how to avoid a £70 penalty.
Solihull Council proposes changes to its council tax support scheme, with 470 vulnerable claimants facing an average £6 weekly reduction. Have your say in the consultation.
Unilever confirms plans to cut around 50 roles at its Port Sunlight factory in Wirral to 'maximise efficiencies'. Read the full story on the proposed redundancies.
New figures reveal 3.7 million people receive Council Tax Reduction, but many more eligible households are missing out on vital savings. Age UK explains eligibility and how to claim.
Boost your Christmas shopping in Hinckley with free Saturday parking in selected town centre car parks on four key dates. Support local businesses and save money this festive season.
Millions in England receive Council Tax Reduction, but many eligible households are missing out. Discover if you qualify and how to claim support worth hundreds of pounds.
Local authorities face criticism for treating motorists as 'cash cows' through rising parking charges. Discover the impact on high streets and the government's response.
Inspirational Wirral veteran Gina Allsop finished a year-long, 5,200-mile endurance challenge, culminating at Everest Base Camp, raising vital funds for the Armed Forces charity SSAFA.
Frustrated Bearwood residents claim DPD vans are taking over their street overnight, leaving permit holders without parking spaces. Sandwell Council responds.
Wiltshire Council escalates parking enforcement using ANPR technology. Drivers face vehicle seizure and fines for unpaid tickets. Learn how to avoid penalties.
A nationwide ban on pavement parking in England could be imminent following a government review. Discover how this major change could impact your daily drive.
Blue badge holders are making an illegal mistake that could lead to fines. Discover how misuse is creating a crisis and what it means for disabled parking in the UK.
MPs reveal state pensioners with mobility issues may use Blue Badge spaces without permits. Check your local council's rules and potential parking benefits now.
Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.
A TikTok creator is challenging motorists misusing parent-child bays at UK supermarkets. Discover the etiquette, potential fines, and why these spaces matter for families.
Thousands of UK drivers are facing unexpected £100 fines due to widespread confusion over little-known parking regulations and road markings. Discover how to avoid these costly mistakes.
Major changes to parking space regulations now require all new homes with associated parking to feature electric vehicle charging capabilities. Discover how this affects homeowners and the UK's green transport revolution.
A Birmingham resident's fight against what he called a 'stupid' parking ticket escalated dramatically when he faced potential imprisonment after court officials mistook his case for a more serious offence.
Millions of British households could be hit with an extra £250 per year on energy bills to fund hydrogen heating projects, sparking concerns about affordability during the cost of living crisis.
Four individuals face serious charges following a major police operation targeting organised retail crime at a Birmingham Sainsbury's supermarket car park.
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
The UK government is considering a radical overhaul of vehicle taxation that would charge drivers based on miles travelled rather than vehicle ownership. This major policy shift could replace traditional road tax and fuel duty with a new digital tracking