Birmingham's 2026 speed crackdown with new 30mph limits
Birmingham launches major road safety drive for 2026, cutting speed limits on 27 routes to 30mph and installing new average speed cameras. Drivers face increased fines.
Birmingham launches major road safety drive for 2026, cutting speed limits on 27 routes to 30mph and installing new average speed cameras. Drivers face increased fines.
NatWest expands its ringfenced social rent loan fund to £1bn, aiming to accelerate the building of affordable homes and save housing associations up to £50m. Read the full announcement.
Birmingham launches major road safety drive for 2026, cutting speed limits on 27 key roads to 30mph and installing new average speed and red light cameras. Find out which routes are affected.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's speeding hotspots as average speed cameras record 90,000 offences. Discover the city's most notorious roads and new safety plans.
Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police have expanded the city's speed enforcement network with new Average Speed Cameras on key routes. Discover the affected roads and the safety goals behind the initiative.
Birmingham City Council is installing average speed cameras on six new routes in 2026, expanding enforcement across the city. Drivers urged to stick to limits to save lives.
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Nearly 20,000 motorists were caught speeding on two major Birmingham roads in 2025. Discover the hotspots and new 30mph limits coming to the city.
New data reveals Birmingham's worst roads for speeding fines, with average speed cameras catching thousands. Discover the city's top traffic offence hotspots and new safety plans.
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Birmingham enforces new 30mph limits on 27 major routes, cutting speeds from 40mph. Council declares 'road safety emergency' with new cameras installed. Find out which roads are affected.
Drivers in Birmingham face new 30mph limits on 27 major routes. Learn the full list of roads and how to avoid fines as enforcement cameras are installed.
UK house prices saw zero growth in November, with annual growth slowing to 0.7%. The average property now costs £299,892. Experts see a window for first-time buyers.
Birmingham installs its first new average speed cameras on the A45 Coventry Road to enforce a 30mph limit, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus. The council's goal is safety, not fines.
Birmingham City Council installs new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, extending enforcement to improve safety. The move follows a speed limit reduction on 27 roads.
Birmingham City Council signs deal for 65 affordable homes on Long Nuke Road, including social rent and shared ownership. New sports facilities also planned. Read more.
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Tenants face higher rents in 2026 as new property income taxes threaten rental supply, Nationwide warns. Experts say landlords will pass on costs. Read the full analysis.
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Major changes to UK speed limit enforcement mean drivers could face hefty fines for going just 1mph over the limit in certain areas. Discover how new average speed cameras and lower tolerance zones will affect your driving.