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West Midlands Police leaders claim the force is being 'ripped off' by an outdated funding formula, losing £43 million annually while council tax increases are approved.
Category : Council Meetings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mountbatten-Windsor Moves Out After Epstein Files Release
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has vacated his Windsor residence, relocating to Norfolk temporarily as police assess new allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Afghan Man's UK Arrival Revealed in Rape Trial
Warwick Crown Court hears defendant Ahmad Mulakhil arrived in Britain four months before alleged sex attacks on a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Nuneaton.
Nursery Worker Who Abused Babies Faces Deportation
Roksana Lecka, jailed for eight years for abusing 21 babies at Twickenham Green Nursery, will be deported to Poland this Thursday amid concerns from parents and MPs.
Birmingham Council's Oracle IT Project Costs Hit £145m
Birmingham City Council's digital finance system, originally budgeted at £20m, now faces costs exceeding £145m with ongoing delays and functionality issues.
Birmingham Councillor's Final Wish to Return to Pregnant Wife
The family of Birmingham councillor Waseem Zaffar reveal his heartbreaking final plea to doctors to return to his pregnant wife before his sudden death in Pakistan at age 44.
WASPI Women's Final Compensation Bid Against DWP and Labour
WASPI campaigners launch a desperate final push for £2,950 compensation after Labour government refusal, urging MPs to vote on historic state pension injustice.
Pension Reforms to Close Gender Gap for Women
New government reforms from April will improve pensions for millions of women in local government, addressing the gender pension gap linked to maternity leave.
Solihull Rejects Planning Vote Recording Proposal
Reform UK councillors' motion to record individual planning committee votes in Solihull was rejected over concerns about member targeting and political pressure.
Dudley Grit Bin Removal Sparks Political U-Turn and Review
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.
Charnwood Mayor's Civic Service in Shepshed
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.
Rachel Reeves Confirms £150 Energy Bill Cut for Pensioners
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.
Stealth Tax Freeze Hits £48k Earners with £600+ Bill
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.
Birmingham Council Elections: Key Dates and Candidates
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.
Full List of Cost of Living Help Announced for UK Households
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 Bin Strike Election Warning to Leaders
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.
£200 Cost of Living Payments for Seven DWP Benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing £200 payments to eligible residents in England through local councils to help with rising living costs.
Lord Mandelson Resigns Labour Membership Over Epstein
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'.
Cancel BBC TV Licence Before £180 Hike
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.
Freeview TV Review Could End Free TV for Pensioners
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.
DWP Urges Pensioners to Claim £8,400 Back Payments
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.
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