Walsall Council Approves £1m and 125-Year Lease for New School
Walsall Council is set to approve a £1m payment and 125-year lease for a new £50m free school in Reedswood Park woodland, despite environmental concerns and alternative site suggestions.
Category : Politics
£300 DWP Cost of Living Payments for Six Benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions is providing £300 payments to eligible residents in Worcestershire through the Household Support Fund, targeting those on specific benefits with low income.
Council Rejects Home-to-Nursery Plan Over Harmful Extensions
Sandwell Council has refused a proposal to convert a three-bed house in Bell End, Rowley Regis, into a nursery, citing disruptive extensions and inadequate parking as key issues.
Bristol's Tallest Building Construction to Start
Work is set to begin on Bristol's tallest building, an 18-storey co-living tower and 28-storey student block that will surpass Castle Park View in height.
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Dudley's Plan to Save Town Centres from Decline
Dudley councillors will debate a report detailing plans to regenerate retail centres, with government funding of £20m for neighbourhood schemes to boost local economies.
UK Pensioners in Canada Blocked from Triple Lock
Over 100,000 British state pensioners living in Canada will not receive the Triple Lock increase this year due to the lack of a reciprocal pension agreement between the UK and Canada.
Winter Heating Payment Replaces DWP Benefit for Scots
Over 1.5 million winter heating payments have been distributed in Scotland, replacing the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment with a higher rate for pensioners and vulnerable households.
Letby Case Shows Why UK Should Keep Death Penalty Ban
Former Health Secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt argues the Lucy Letby case demonstrates why the UK must not restore capital punishment, citing potential judicial errors and ongoing NHS maternity care concerns.
Scotland Gets Extra Bank Holiday for World Cup 2026
King Charles has proclaimed Monday, June 15, 2026, as a public holiday in Scotland to celebrate the national team's return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years.
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Chico Backs Sharon Osbourne for Birmingham Council
X Factor star Chico Slimani has publicly endorsed Sharon Osbourne's potential political run for Birmingham City Council, praising her as a 'no nonsense' leader.
Birmingham Bin Protest Injunction with Two-Year Prison Threat
Birmingham City Council has applied for a six-month injunction to restrict protest activities supporting bin strikes, with potential two-year prison sentences for breaches.
DWP Scrutinised Over Data Sharing Expansion Plans
The Department for Work and Pensions faces parliamentary questioning over proposed legal changes to expand claimant data sharing with local councils across England.
DWP Accused of 'Culture of Complacency' Over Carer's Allowance
The Department for Work and Pensions faces severe criticism for failing to fix Carer's Allowance flaws despite a six-year-old promise, with MPs accusing officials of a damaging culture.
Wolverhampton Bar Licence Review After Unreported Fight
West Midlands Police call for licence review at The Garden Bar after discovering unreported late-night brawl via CCTV footage during unrelated investigation.
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Dudley Council Regenerates 24 Derelict Sites
Dudley Council has identified 24 neglected plots across the borough for redevelopment through its Stalled and Derelict Sites Programme, aiming to transform eyesores into community assets.
West Midlands Police Funding Formula 'Unfit for Purpose'
West Midlands Police leaders claim the force is being 'ripped off' by an outdated funding formula, losing £43 million annually while council tax increases are approved.
Birmingham Council: Bankruptcy Over But Challenges Remain
Birmingham City Council claims it has shed its 'bankrupt' status after closing a £300m budget gap, but opposition councillors warn of continued service cuts, tax hikes, and unresolved strikes.
Council Rejects 83-Home Plan Near Industrial Park
Wigan Council has refused planning permission for an 83-home estate in Atherton, citing proximity to an industrial park and potential impacts on business operations.
Labour Revolt Over Mandelson Scandal Forces Starmer Climbdown
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a major Labour backbench revolt after revelations about Lord Mandelson's Epstein ties, forcing a climbdown on document transparency.
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Birmingham Councillor's Family Link Stress to Heart Attack Death
Family of Birmingham councillor Waseem Zaffar believe stress from Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban controversy contributed to his fatal heart attack at age 44.
Birmingham Estate Regeneration Quashed by High Court
Birmingham City Council's planning permission for Druids Heath regeneration has been quashed by the High Court following a legal challenge over transparency issues regarding affordable housing.
DWP and Labour Issue New WASPI Compensation Statement
A parliamentary petition demanding compensation for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes has forced the government to issue a formal response.
Sharon Osbourne Birmingham Council Election Speculation
Birmingham's Conservative group invites Sharon Osbourne to stand in local elections, while Labour leader praises her advocacy but questions eligibility requirements.
Petition: Keep State Pension Triple Lock Until 2029
A new petition urges the DWP and Labour government to protect the Triple Lock until 2029, citing its crucial role in preventing pensioner poverty.
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Starmer's Anger Over Mandelson: 'Betrayed Country'
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expresses public-level anger, revealing plans to strip Peter Mandelson's title and remove him from Privy Council over Epstein lies.
Birmingham Leader Defends HS2, Labels Reform 'Not Serious'
Birmingham Council Leader John Cotton has robustly defended the HS2 project against calls to scrap it, criticising Reform UK as 'not a serious political party' while highlighting the scheme's economic benefits.
Update in Fight to Double Pensioners' Tax Allowance
A petition on the Labour Party Parliament website urging the government to double state pensioners' tax allowance has gained significant traction, nearing the threshold for parliamentary debate.
Birmingham Council Seeks High Court Ban on Protests
Birmingham City Council has launched an urgent High Court bid to ban disruptive protests outside bin depots, citing severe service disruption affecting thousands of households.
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Birmingham Bin Strikes: No End Date Given by Council Leader
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has refused to provide a timeline for resolving the bin strikes, now in their second year, citing financial constraints and ongoing disputes with Unite the union.
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Terrorist Candidate Accepts Sharon Osbourne's Election Bid
Shahid Butt, a former jihadist running for councillor in Sparkhill, responds to Sharon Osbourne's potential candidacy and discusses his controversial views.
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