Compass urges Burnham to require built-in bicycle lights
Compass thinktank hands Andy Burnham 100 ideas for first 100 days as PM, including a call to require new bicycles to have lights built in from new.
Category : Parking News
Burnham mulls four-part driving test for over-70s
Andy Burnham's government is weighing a four-part test for drivers over 70, including mandatory eye checks, following the Road Safety Strategy consultation.
HMRC cuts three driver fuel rates from September 1
HMRC will reduce three Advisory Fuel Rates from September 1, affecting diesel and LPG company car drivers, with cuts of 1p per mile.
EV charger planning permission scrapped for driveways
Households no longer need planning permission to install EV chargers, the Department for Transport confirms, cutting red tape and boosting the switch to electric vehicles.
Binman warns £400 fines for hiding waste in recycling
Binman Ashley warns households hiding waste in recycling face £400 fines. Local authorities can issue Fixed Penalty Notices under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Tamworth Road tops Birmingham pothole claims
Tamworth Road in Sutton Coldfield had the most pothole damage claims to Birmingham City Council in the past year, with 499 total claims citywide and £30,103.91 paid out.
Plug-in balcony solar panels on sale in UK for first time
Plug-in balcony solar panels go on sale in the UK for the first time today, enabling renters and flat dwellers without roof access to generate their own electricity and cut bills.
Birmingham Airport 'comfortably' within night flight limits
Birmingham Airport is comfortably within new night flight restrictions, Solihull councillors heard, with usage at 15-30% of limits and 23 noise complaints logged.
DfT responds to calls for EV battery health checks in MOT
The DfT has issued a statement after three EV organisations urged the government to require independent battery health assessments for used EVs, possibly as part of the MOT.
Burnham urged to cut 20% VAT on double glazing to cut bills
Campaigners urge Andy Burnham to slash 20% VAT on double glazing to reduce energy bills, citing parity with heat pumps and insulation.
Sutton Coldfield parking charges reversed after outcry
Sutton Coldfield Railway Station parking charges will revert to £1.30 from September 2 after political and public pressure, reversing a hike to £3.
Dusk's rechargeable lamp reduced to £21.25 with code
Dusk's Tru Bow Rechargeable Table Lamp is now £21.25 with code EXTRA15. The 'beautiful and elegant' lamp features a pleated shade and gold base, with a 4.3-star rating.
Knowle Esso petrol station ad display approved by inspector
A government inspector has overruled Solihull Council's refusal of an advertising display at the Esso garage in Kenilworth Road, Knowle, granting permission subject to conditions.
One in three drivers risk fines for forgotten MOT, tax
34% of UK motorists admit forgetting essential car admin like MOT, tax or insurance. Fines can reach £1,000, with insurance lapses risking unlimited court penalties.
Morrisons confirms parking fines for overstaying shoppers
Morrisons has confirmed shoppers who overstay the allocated time in its car parks could receive a parking charge notice. The supermarket giant says the cost and time to pay vary depending on who issued the charge.
Commercial car washes exempt from UK hosepipe bans
Commercial car washes are exempt from UK hosepipe bans, drivers have been told, as more than 20 million people face restrictions amid hot, dry weather.
Coseley Burger Boi gets 2am opening despite concerns
Dudley Council approved late-night opening for Coseley's Burger Boi takeaway until 2am Fridays and Saturdays, despite ward councillors' fears over noise, antisocial behaviour, and road safety.
Drivers urged to reverse into supermarket car park bays
Police Sergeant Owen Messenger urges drivers to reverse into supermarket parking bays, saying it's safer and easier to exit, despite shopper concerns.
£100 parking fines warning for supermarket shoppers
Supermarket shoppers at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons could face £100 private parking charges for misusing parent and child bays this summer, warns signage expert Amanda Roscoe.
Sutton Coldfield station parking fee hike reversed after backlash
A £3 daily parking charge at Sutton Coldfield Railway Station will revert to £1.30 from 2 September after a political row over who approved the increase.
Andy Burnham Urged to Fast-Track Parking Rule After 17m Fined
Private parking firms issued 16.9 million tickets in the year to March 2026, a 17% increase. Andy Burnham is urged to fast-track a new code of practice.
Driver charged £14 in Birmingham Airport free drop-off zone
A Birmingham man was charged £14 after congestion from the M42 closure trapped him in Birmingham Airport's free drop-off zone for 25 minutes, exceeding the ten-minute limit. NCP apologises and offers refunds.
Birmingham Airport £15 Parking Discount Ends Tomorrow
Birmingham Airport is offering £15 off parking with code SUMMERHOLS15, but the deal ends tomorrow, August 18. Save up to 70% on pre-booked stays of 14+ days.
DVLA warns: exempt vehicles still need taxing
DVLA reminds drivers that even VED-exempt vehicles must be taxed. Failure can lead to clamping, fines, or court action. Know the rules.
Parking charges return at Wyndley Leisure Centre with ANPR
Wyndley Leisure Centre in Sutton Coldfield reintroduces parking charges with ANPR from Sept 1, but users get 4 hours free.
Burnham mulls 3-6 month learning period for drivers
Andy Burnham's government is considering a three or six month minimum learning period for learner drivers, aiming to cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
Birmingham Airport parking fees rise by £6
Birmingham Airport increased premium set-down and drop-off car park tariffs by £6 from August 6. Drop-off remains free for 10 minutes. New prices listed.
Dog Ban Lifted October 1: Beach Rules Change
From October 1, five-month seasonal dog bans on UK beaches lift, but owners must check local rules to avoid fines up to £1,000.
Birmingham Street Branded No-Go Zone Over Parking Chaos
Alum Rock Road in Birmingham has seen 27,000 parking fines in three years, with locals calling it a no-go zone due to terrible parking and driving.
Burnham backs £1,250 workplace parking levies for drivers
Drivers face up to £1,250 a year in workplace parking levies backed by Andy Burnham as Cardiff, Oxfordshire and Bristol councils move forward.
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