Council's £11.5m children's services overspend crisis
Walsall Council reveals staggering £11.5m overspend on children's services, forcing cuts to other vital services as financial pressures mount.
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Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis
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.
Birmingham Council Faces Pressure for Financial Crisis Inquiry
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
Birmingham Council meeting disrupted by protestors
Dramatic scenes unfolded at Birmingham City Council as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a crucial budget meeting, forcing security to intervene and delaying vital financial decisions affecting residents.
Council Tax Law Change: What Wednesday Means For You
Major legislative shift means council tax bills are set to rise for millions across England and Wales this week. Discover how the new rules affect your household budget and what exemptions apply.
Blue Badge Access Under Threat for Millions
A major overhaul of the PIP assessment system could strip millions of disabled people of their Blue Badge parking rights, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.
Oldbury housing development rejected on green belt land
Sandwell Council rejects controversial plans for 160 homes on Oldbury green belt land, prioritising environmental protection over housing needs in a landmark decision.
Council Tax Reductions for Households Under £27k
Exclusive investigation reveals how families across Britain could be paying hundreds less on council tax - but many don't know they're eligible for this crucial support.
Birmingham's £225m IT crisis forces council tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle IT implementation created a financial black hole, forcing service cuts and council tax hikes across the city.
Walsall rejects three children's home plans
Walsall Council has thrown out three separate applications for new children's homes following strong community protests over safety and anti-social behaviour concerns in Bloxwich and Blakenall neighbourhoods.
Protesters halt Birmingham Council tax hike vote
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
Reform UK slams Tory council over £30k union payments
Richard Tice launches scathing attack on Walsall Council after investigation reveals £30,000 spent on trade union facility time, demanding immediate repayment to taxpayers.
Solihull Council proposes controversial village merger
Solihull Council is considering merging four villages into a single parish council, sparking debate about local identity and democratic representation in the West Midlands.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Walsall's £50 Garden Waste Charge Sparks Anger
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.
Government rejects Devon council reorganisation plans
Major local government reorganisation in Devon halted as ministers reject plans to create single unitary authorities for Plymouth and Torbay, maintaining current two-tier system.
Birmingham man wins payout after council tax error causes homelessness
A Birmingham resident has secured compensation after a council tax blunder led to his wrongful imprisonment and homelessness. Discover how the local authority's error turned one man's life upside down.
Council rejects industrial estate flats plan in Wednesbury
Sandwell Council has refused controversial plans to convert a Wednesbury industrial estate into 173 apartments, citing concerns about losing employment space and inadequate infrastructure.
Birmingham Council Meeting Erupts in Chaos
A Birmingham City Council meeting descended into chaos as residents and councillors clashed over budget cuts and service reductions, with police intervention required to maintain order.
Blue Badge Recall Shock Hits Birmingham Drivers
Birmingham City Council admits administrative blunder affecting potentially thousands of Blue Badge holders who must now return their permits or face legal consequences.
Council no-show at mould-infested Birmingham home
A Birmingham resident's desperate plea for help went unanswered as council officials failed to attend a pre-arranged inspection of their dangerously mouldy property, leaving them living in hazardous conditions.
West Bromwich shop faces alcohol licence ban
A West Bromwich convenience store could lose its alcohol licence following police concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour linked to the premises.
Birmingham Bin Strike 2025: Full Timeline
Birmingham faces a summer of disruption as bin workers announce strike action over pay disputes. Get the full timeline and understand how this will affect collections across the city.
Solihull Council sells scout hut in £1.5M property clear-out
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has raised over £1.5 million by selling 14 properties, including a former scout hut in Knowle, as part of a major review of publicly-owned assets.
MP: Woman left without heating for 3 months in council failure
Dudley North MP Marco Longhi demands urgent action after constituent suffers through winter without heating or hot water while council failures continue.
Gogglebox star exposes Birmingham's massive council tax hike
Former Gogglebox favourite Tom Malone Jr reveals Birmingham residents are battling the highest council tax surge in England, with bills skyrocketing by 21% over two years amid the city's financial crisis.
Council Tax Loophole Could Save Households Hundreds
Thousands of UK households are unknowingly overpaying on council tax due to a little-known exemption for empty properties undergoing major repairs. Discover how this loophole works and whether you could claim money back.
Council refuses pavement for disabled resident's safety
A frustrated grandfather speaks out after Birmingham City Council rejects his plea for a pavement on a dangerous road where his disabled wife and grandchildren risk their safety daily.
Smethwick storage raid uncovers suspected illegal migrant housing
West Midlands Police and Home Office immigration enforcement officers discover suspected illegal living conditions during coordinated raid on Smethwick storage facility, with multiple individuals taken into custody.
Bearwood Road closed after pedestrian hit by vehicle
A major emergency operation unfolded in Bearwood after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, forcing complete road closure and causing significant traffic disruption throughout Wednesday.
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