Dudley Liberal Democrats acknowledge voting for budget cuts that removed 500 grit bins, causing public outrage. A new review promises to restore some bins while learning from the winter maintenance fiasco.
An appeal has been launched after Birmingham City Council rejected plans to convert the former Scanlon's Club in Tyseley into a prayer facility due to traffic and highway safety concerns.
Newly released documents from the Epstein case reveal further allegations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct, including claims about Buckingham Palace visits and staff complaints.
Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr David Northage, will host the annual Civic Service at St Botolph's Church in Shepshed on February 15, led by Revd. Emily Sharman, with refreshments and charity collections.
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Solihull planners are set to decide on a multi-million pound plan to transform Mell Square shopping centre into a vibrant urban village featuring 1,600 homes, hotel rooms, and extensive public spaces.
Labour government announces £150 energy bill reduction for all households and state pension increases from April, providing significant cost of living relief for millions of pensioners across the UK.
Sandwell Council has approved revised plans to demolish the former Wheatsheaf pub in Rowley Regis and replace it with 19 assisted living flats for adults with learning disabilities.
Sharon Osbourne has suggested she may move to Birmingham and stand for election after a man convicted of terror offences announced his council candidacy.
Royal Mail has issued a warning about ongoing delivery delays affecting four specific postcode areas in the West Midlands region during February.
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Millions of households will see water and council tax bills increase by £147 annually from April, though energy bill reductions and benefit rises may offset some costs.
Middle earners on £48,000 face £603.50 extra tax by 2031 due to threshold freeze, hitting police and teachers hardest while higher earners pay less.
Updated TV Licensing rules confirm the £174.50 annual fee applies to live streaming on services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, with experts warning millions could be breaking the law accidentally.
Birmingham residents prepare to vote in crucial local elections amid financial crisis and bins strike. All 101 council seats contested as parties battle for control.
Walsall residents prepare for intense political campaigning as boundary changes trigger all-out council elections in May 2026, with Conservatives defending slim majority amid party defections.
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Most households in England will see council tax bills drop to £0 in February 2026, part of a two-month payment break. This comes ahead of major reforms introducing new bands for high-value properties from 2028.
The Labour government has detailed a wide-ranging support package for 2026, including wage rises, rail fare freezes, energy bill reductions, and childcare expansions to ease financial pressures.
Birmingham's ongoing bin strike threatens to dominate the May council elections as Unite union warns of 'apocalyptic' consequences for Labour if dispute continues unresolved.
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing £200 payments to eligible residents in England through local councils to help with rising living costs.
A masterplan for 1,550 homes and new transport links near the M60 motorway junction is set for approval, forming part of the wider Atom Valley employment and innovation scheme.
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Former Labour MP Lord Peter Mandelson resigns party membership following revelations about financial payments from Jeffrey Epstein, stating he wishes to avoid causing 'further embarrassment'.
Donald Trump issues fresh warnings to Iran, stating 'big powerful ships' are en-route following earlier 'Armada' claims, as Supreme Leader Khamenei threatens regional war.
UK households can cancel their TV licence ahead of an expected increase to over £180 in April. Learn the valid reasons for cancellation and the latest on the BBC funding debate.
A government review considering scrapping Freeview TV by 2034 could force millions of pensioners to pay for broadband or lose television access, sparking a petition with 95,000 signatures.
Local authorities across England are distributing payments of up to £300 to eligible households through the government's Household Support Fund scheme, with a deadline of March 31, 2026.
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A second application to convert a six-bedroom house in Winterbourne Road into a children's care home has been withdrawn by the applicant following initial refusal.
Coventry councillors warn that shop windows covered in stickers and signs create safeguarding risks for children by blocking visibility into stores.
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging state pensioners to check eligibility for thousands in back payments due to historical errors, with very few claims made despite available funds.
Dudley Council has refused a lawful development certificate for a six-bedroom HMO in Selborne Road due to insufficient evidence, while approving Victorian-style restoration works for a listed building in Stone Street.
Dudley councillors express frustration after being told they could not ask questions during crucial budget scrutiny meetings, calling for clearer procedures.
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Dudley councillors are canvassing for May 2026 local elections where voters will decide representatives across 24 wards, with key seats contested.
