Council Updates

BirminghamBirmingham Live15 May

Walsall Tory leader wishes new Reform council ‘success’ but says 'hard yards start now'

Walsall Tory leader wishes new Reform council ‘success’ but says 'hard yards start now' Birmingham Live

BirminghamBirmingham Live15 May

HMO and 30 new flats among planning applications submitted in Dudley

HMO and 30 new flats among planning applications submitted in Dudley Birmingham Live

BirminghamBirmingham Live15 May

Birmingham protest held after food park opens in Alum Rock without planning permission

Birmingham protest held after food park opens in Alum Rock without planning permission Birmingham Live

Huge update for Aston Villa Europa League fan park after Luna Springs has licence suspended

Huge update for Aston Villa Europa League fan park after Luna Springs has licence suspended Birmingham Live

BirminghamProperty Week14 May

Birmingham council appoints Lovell to lead £1bn regen project

Birmingham council appoints Lovell to lead £1bn regen project Property Week

BirminghamEstates Gazette14 May

Birmingham Council and Lovell ink £1bn Druid’s Heath regen deal

Birmingham Council and Lovell ink £1bn Druid’s Heath regen deal Estates Gazette

Next leader of Walsall council among those named as group leaders

Next leader of Walsall council among those named as group leaders Birmingham Live

Birmingham Council urged to help screen 'historic' Villa European final in city

Birmingham Council urged to help screen 'historic' Villa European final in city Birmingham Live

Birmingham food court hits back at 'harmful' critics after opening 'without permission'

Birmingham food court hits back at 'harmful' critics after opening 'without permission' Birmingham Live

Major plans lodged for two Birmingham towers overlooking iconic city centre area

Major plans lodged for two Birmingham towers overlooking iconic city centre area Birmingham Live

WarwickWarwickshireWorld14 May

Warwick District Council elects new chairwoman and vice chairman

Warwick District Council elects new chairwoman and vice chairman WarwickshireWorld

WarwickWarwickshireWorld14 May

Regional businesses contribute to stronger-than-expected growth

Regional businesses contribute to stronger-than-expected growth WarwickshireWorld

Reform's George Finch confirms bid to lead second Warwickshire council | News - Hits Radio

Reform's George Finch confirms bid to lead second Warwickshire council | News - Hits Radio Rayo

WarwickRayo13 May

Reform UK's George Finch, 19, submits bid to lead second Warwickshire council

Reform UK's George Finch, 19, submits bid to lead second Warwickshire council BBC

WarwickBBC13 May

LedburyLedbury Reporter11 May

Ex-councillor ‘bullied’ town clerk – but claims ‘witch hunt’

Ex-councillor ‘bullied’ town clerk – but claims ‘witch hunt’ Ledbury Reporter

LedburyLedbury Reporter10 May

Council urged to take swift action over ‘death trap’ junction

Council urged to take swift action over ‘death trap’ junction Ledbury Reporter

DudleyBirmingham Live8 May

How many people voted Reform in Dudley in massive local election surge

How many people voted Reform in Dudley in massive local election surge Birmingham Live

RugbyWarwickshireWorld8 May

Teen show in Rugby is loud, proud and not to be missed!

Teen show in Rugby is loud, proud and not to be missed! WarwickshireWorld

WarwickWarwickshireWorld8 May

Teen show in Rugby is loud, proud and not to be missed!

Teen show in Rugby is loud, proud and not to be missed! WarwickshireWorld

DudleyBirmingham Live8 May

Every new councillor in Dudley after local elections 2026 - full list

Every new councillor in Dudley after local elections 2026 - full list Birmingham Live

Full Dudley election results as Reform surge shakes up council

Full Dudley election results as Reform surge shakes up council Yahoo News UK

DudleyYahoo News UK8 May

DudleyDudleynews.co.uk8 May

RECAP - Reform win most seats in local election 2026

RECAP - Reform win most seats in local election 2026 Dudleynews.co.uk

DudleyManchester Evening News7 May

Dudley local election results 2026 in full

Dudley local election results 2026 in full Manchester Evening News

DudleyExpress and Star30 Apr

'May have development potential': 750-year-old woodland once owned by the lord of Dudley up for auction

'May have development potential': 750-year-old woodland once owned by the lord of Dudley up for auction Express and Star

RugbyWarwickshireWorld28 Apr

"Bring back A&E at St Cross": Health pledge from Rugby Conservatives ahead of local elections

"Bring back A&E at St Cross": Health pledge from Rugby Conservatives ahead of local elections WarwickshireWorld

WarwickWarwickshireWorld28 Apr

"Bring back A&E at St Cross": Health pledge from Rugby Conservatives ahead of local elections

"Bring back A&E at St Cross": Health pledge from Rugby Conservatives ahead of local elections WarwickshireWorld

LedburyLedbury Reporter24 Apr

Walk This May: Get moving and join the challenge next week

Walk This May: Get moving and join the challenge next week Ledbury Reporter

LedburyYour Herefordshire20 Apr

NEWS | Herefordshire Council provide update on fire at Ledbury Primary School

NEWS | Herefordshire Council provide update on fire at Ledbury Primary School Your Herefordshire

WarwickBirmingham Live14 Apr

Conservative councillor suspended after refusing to back Warwickshire council's Reform leader

Conservative councillor suspended after refusing to back Warwickshire council's Reform leader Birmingham Live

WarwickLeamington Nub News14 Apr

Salaries of top Warwickshire council bosses revealed

Salaries of top Warwickshire council bosses revealed Leamington Nub News

WarwickWarwickshireWorld13 Apr

Premier League football would boost the region's economy according to business leader

Premier League football would boost the region's economy according to business leader WarwickshireWorld

WarwickYahoo News UK13 Apr

Reform UK announce major Warwickshire council leadership change

Reform UK announce major Warwickshire council leadership change Yahoo News UK

Ledbury councillor quits after multiple code of conduct breaches

Ledbury councillor quits after multiple code of conduct breaches BBC

LedburyBBC8 Apr

WolverhamptonBirmingham Live4 Apr

Morrisons Daily petrol garage in Wolverhampton given alcohol green light

Morrisons Daily petrol garage in Wolverhampton given alcohol green light Birmingham Live

WolverhamptonBirmingham Live4 Apr

New homes plan revealed for former Wolverhampton warehouse destroyed by huge fire

New homes plan revealed for former Wolverhampton warehouse destroyed by huge fire Birmingham Live

WolverhamptonExpress and Star4 Apr

Wolverhampton petrol station granted alcohol licence

Wolverhampton petrol station granted alcohol licence Express and Star

CoventryCoventry Telegraph3 Apr

Midlands council workers painted around parked car - now told 'finish the job'

Midlands council workers painted around parked car - now told 'finish the job' Coventry Telegraph

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent Live3 Apr

Reform UK and Labour clash over youth unemployment in Stoke-on-Trent

Reform UK and Labour clash over youth unemployment in Stoke-on-Trent Stoke-on-Trent Live

ShrewsburyShropshire Live3 Apr

Fire service uses Shrewsbury station gyratory cycle lanes to beat traffic bottleneck

Fire service uses Shrewsbury station gyratory cycle lanes to beat traffic bottleneck Shropshire Live

ShrewsburyShropshire Star3 Apr

Short-term fix for Shrewsbury’s controversial gyratory helping emergency crews clear congestion

Short-term fix for Shrewsbury’s controversial gyratory helping emergency crews clear congestion Shropshire Star

LudlowLudlow & Tenbury Wells Advertiser3 Apr

Town councils gain control over street services in Shropshire

Town councils gain control over street services in Shropshire Ludlow & Tenbury Wells Advertiser

LudlowLudlow & Tenbury Wells Advertiser3 Apr

Council will not introduce food waste collections without more funding

Council will not introduce food waste collections without more funding Ludlow & Tenbury Wells Advertiser

WillenhallExpress and Star3 Apr

Council approves plan to revamp Willenhall Market

Council approves plan to revamp Willenhall Market Express and Star

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent Live2 Apr

Derelict Parliament Row shops to be demolished

Derelict Parliament Row shops to be demolished Stoke-on-Trent Live

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent Live2 Apr

Stoke-on-Trent charity shop to shut

Stoke-on-Trent charity shop to shut Stoke-on-Trent Live

SolihullGreater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce2 Apr

Economic snapshot launch reveals Solihull’s strengths in AI and technology

Economic snapshot launch reveals Solihull’s strengths in AI and technology Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce

Funding for M54 link road welcomed by Telford and Wrekin Council

Funding for M54 link road welcomed by Telford and Wrekin Council BBC

TelfordBBC2 Apr

OswestryBorder Counties Advertizer2 Apr

Council sorry after Oswestry bins including those for dog mess left 'overflowing'

Council sorry after Oswestry bins including those for dog mess left 'overflowing' Border Counties Advertizer

Plans to build 60 homes on site of former gym in Wolverhampton

Plans to build 60 homes on site of former gym in Wolverhampton BBC

WolverhamptonBBC2 Apr

Wolverhampton demolition plans for former Lloyds Bank offices

Wolverhampton demolition plans for former Lloyds Bank offices BBC

WolverhamptonBBC2 Apr

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent Live1 Apr

Ex-MP Jonathan Gullis to stand in election for Reform UK

Ex-MP Jonathan Gullis to stand in election for Reform UK Stoke-on-Trent Live

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent Live1 Apr

Big Mill demolition team 'feel loss' of building as Leek skyline changes forever

Big Mill demolition team 'feel loss' of building as Leek skyline changes forever Stoke-on-Trent Live

TelfordTelford & Wrekin Council1 Apr

Telford & Wrekin Council's Household Recycling centres to move to residents-only access from April

Telford & Wrekin Council's Household Recycling centres to move to residents-only access from April Telford & Wrekin Council

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent Live1 Apr

Stokie council tenants get rent demand - with £1-a-week 'environmental charge'

Stokie council tenants get rent demand - with £1-a-week 'environmental charge' Stoke-on-Trent Live

TelfordShropshire Live1 Apr

Telford and Wrekin Council Household Recycling centres move to residents-only access

Telford and Wrekin Council Household Recycling centres move to residents-only access Shropshire Live

Decisions for two North Staffordshire battery sites delayed

Decisions for two North Staffordshire battery sites delayed Stoke-on-Trent Live

Calls to get these ever-growing Stoke-on-Trent potholes fixed

Calls to get these ever-growing Stoke-on-Trent potholes fixed Stoke-on-Trent Live

Stoke City set for bumper crowd as Sheffield Wednesday diehards snap up tickets

Stoke City set for bumper crowd as Sheffield Wednesday diehards snap up tickets Stoke-on-Trent Live

Fears for 'flourishing' Stoke-on-Trent street if council changes parking rules

Fears for 'flourishing' Stoke-on-Trent street if council changes parking rules Stoke-on-Trent Live