Conservative councillor Jan Matecki has been suspended from his party group for three months after supporting a no-confidence motion against Warwickshire County Council's Reform UK leader George Finch.
The UK Government has issued a reminder about over £50 million in immediate support for vulnerable households using heating oil, urging residents to contact local councils as global instability drives up costs.
The Labour Party government has formally rejected a petition with 30,000 signatures calling for the cancellation of new tax rules for the Motability Scheme affecting PIP and DLA users starting July 1.
Staffordshire County Council, led by Reform UK, reportedly paid an employee £457,500 in a non-disclosure agreement during 2024/25, sparking criticism over public spending.
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A Unison survey of Dudley Council staff reveals 73% feel undervalued and 67% report unmanageable workloads, sparking heated debate at a full council meeting.
Households with someone diagnosed with a severe mental impairment may qualify for council tax discounts of 25% to 100%, reducing or eliminating bills from April 2026.
The Department for Work and Pensions is automatically distributing £200 Winter Fuel Payments to state pensioners aged 66 to 79 in England and Wales, with higher rates for those over 80.
Residents in Newtown's Stainsby Avenue faced weeks of dirty or no water, disrupting daily life. Birmingham City Council apologizes as a hidden leak is finally repaired after urgent complaints.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments for state pensioner couples aged 66 to 80, with higher amounts for older pensioners, amid criticism over income thresholds.
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Akhmed Yakoob, a Birmingham political candidate, claims all women prefer staying home and being 'looked after' by men, drawing criticism for outdated gender views.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed Winter Fuel Allowance rates for 2026/27, with a £100 reduction for state pensioners born after September 1946. Eligible recipients will receive letters in October or November detailing their payments.
Natasha Cochrane De La Rosa, born in London, was denied re-entry to the UK from Amsterdam due to new regulations requiring dual nationals to present specific documentation.
Solihull Council has granted further planning consent for McDonald's new drive-thru restaurant at Birmingham Airport, including adjustments to signage and digital screens.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates the 5p fuel duty discount could be maintained amid rising energy costs due to Middle East tensions, promising responsible economic decisions.
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Thousands face restricted access to DWP benefits under new migration rules, but analysis shows savings will be far less than the claimed £10 billion, raising questions about the policy's impact.
Major political changes are coming to Solihull Council as 12 current councillors, including former leaders Ian Courts and Bob Sleigh, will not seek re-election in May's all-out elections.
A new forecast predicts Birmingham City Council could end up with no overall control after May's local elections, with Labour projected to suffer a dramatic collapse from 65 to just 13 councillors.
A planning application has been submitted for 2,721 new burial plots on land between Handsworth Cemetery and Sandwell Park Golf Club in West Bromwich, aiming to tackle a 'well-recognised' regional shortage of cemetery space.
Sandwell Council planners have approved revised plans to build four residential homes for vulnerable children on a privately-owned green space in West Bromwich, despite local objections about loss of community space and traffic safety concerns.
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Households across the UK must register to vote by April 20 to participate in the upcoming local council and mayoral elections on May 7, 2026, with voter ID requirements also enforced.
Hyndburn Borough Council has received planning applications for solar panels at a primary school, extensions, and changes of use in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle.
Two leaders of an unregulated Christian school in Birmingham have been prohibited from teaching after operating without registration, following a minibus crash that exposed the illegal institution.
Millions of state pensioners with annual incomes below £35,000 will receive automatic Winter Fuel Payments this year, as the DWP confirms eligibility criteria for 2026.
Richard Cooper was shocked to receive bills for thousands after Thames Water incorrectly linked his account to another property's meter, charging him for a neighbor's leak until the error was fixed.
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This week's briefing covers local election tensions, a £2m counterfeit Gucci operation in Acocks Green, and updates on teen gatherings in the city centre. Plus, plans to save the Electric Cinema.
Former US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Pope Leo, accusing him of being weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy after the Pope's call for global peace.
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Mali, advising against all travel and urging British nationals to leave immediately due to unpredictable security conditions.
The ruling Conservatives will be questioned on nine issues including fly-tipping fines, the Saddlers Centre, and canal incidents at the final Walsall Council meeting before the all-out elections next month.
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Russia, warning British-Russian dual nationals they could face fines up to one year's income for failing to declare citizenship.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering targeted cost-of-living payments for low-income households as energy bills are forecast to surge by hundreds of pounds annually from July.
