Council Tax Explained: Where Your Money Goes
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.
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.
Discover three festive garden centres in the West Midlands transforming into winter wonderlands for Christmas 2025. Plan your magical visit today!
A Walsall homeowner resubmits plans to convert a garden outbuilding into a separate home after initial refusal. Read the latest on this ongoing planning dispute.
Bassetlaw District Council announces final garden waste collections from November 17-28. Over 15,000 residents recycled 4,059 tonnes this year. Renew for 2025 from December 1.
Discover three ingenious ways to reuse toilet roll tubes in your garden, from seed starters to compost and weed control. Start your eco-friendly gardening today!
Discover the professional secrets to autumn hedge maintenance. Learn when to trim, how far to cut, and essential aftercare tips for healthy, beautiful hedges through winter and beyond.
Residents of a tranquil West Midlands village are up in arms over controversial new signage at Meriden Roundabout, claiming the confusing signs are causing traffic chaos and safety concerns in their once-peaceful community.
The world-renowned Alnwick Garden in Northumberland reports impressive financial recovery with soaring visitor numbers and ambitious expansion plans, showcasing remarkable resilience in challenging times.
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.
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after two men were brutally attacked in separate incidents in Solihull town centre. Detectives believe the violent assaults may be linked.
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
A woman remains in hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Stratford Road in Shirley. West Midlands Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the collision that occurred near the Robin Hood roundabout.
Whitbread announces significant expansion of Premier Inn in Solihull with new 81-bedroom hotel extension, bringing investment and employment opportunities to the West Midlands region.
Solihull Council is considering merging four villages into a single parish council, sparking debate about local identity and democratic representation in the West Midlands.
New government data reveals Birmingham's recycling performance has worsened for the second year running, with the city now ranking among England's worst performers in waste management.
Birmingham City Council confirms Christmas and New Year waste collection changes. Essential dates and recycling tips for residents during the holiday period.
A controversial plan to convert a five-bedroom Solihull property into accommodation for military veterans has been approved, overcoming significant local opposition and parking concerns.
Solihull Council unveils ambitious plans for a new strategic cycle route connecting key locations across the borough, aiming to reduce congestion and promote active travel.
Shoppers are going wild for this stunning M&S rattan chair that bears an uncanny resemblance to designer pieces costing five times more. The affordable garden essential is flying off shelves as style-savvy Brits spot the incredible deal.
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.
Residents in a Birmingham neighbourhood are breathing a sigh of relief as council contractors finally clear mountains of rotting rubbish that had become a breeding ground for rats and sparked health fears.
Exclusive photos reveal how a notorious Birmingham fly-tipping hotspot has become completely impassable due to massive waste dumping, leaving residents furious and demanding immediate action.
A devastated Birmingham family makes emotional plea after precious garden robin ornaments are stolen from their Kingstanding home, with police investigating the heartbreaking theft.
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 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.
Millions of UK households are being warned not to dispose of their yellow recycling bags as councils prepare for a major recycling overhaul that could save taxpayers millions.
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for Chelsea, a 31-year-old mother from Solihull who disappeared after dropping her children at school. Concerns are growing as she hasn't been seen since Tuesday morning.
Birmingham City Council launches tough new crackdown on illegal dumping with immediate £300 penalties and enhanced surveillance across problem areas.
Ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art household waste centre in the West Midlands promise to transform recycling services, though local residents voice significant concerns about traffic and environmental impact.
Solihull Council launches groundbreaking review of energy standards for new buildings, aiming to slash carbon emissions and lead West Midlands' climate fight with sustainable development requirements.