Council backtracks over bin report blunder, Local Conservatives demand predetermined fortnightly collection plans are scrapped Thursday, 15 October, 2026 Council backtracks over bin report blunder, Local Conservatives demand predetermined fortnightly collection plans are scrapped Birmingham Conservatives have called on the council’s new administration to scrap Labour’s plans for fortnightly bin collections after a draft Cabinet report recommending their adoption was published “by mistake”. Following coverage in the Birmingham Mail this morning, the... Local News
Birmingham Local Conservatives Propose 10-Year Local Connection to Prioritise Social Housing for Local Families. 13th February 2026 Birmingham Local Conservatives have announced a new policy proposal to increase the minimum period of local connection required to qualify for social housing in... ArticlesLocal News
Birmingham City Council moves budget meeting at last minute to avoid defeat during Ramadan 13th February 2026 At an urgent meeting of the Council Business Management Committee, the Labour administration forced through changes to the timing of the budget meeting on 24... ArticlesLocal News
Highways to hell 10th February 2026 Birmingham roads on a Highway to Hell as repairs collapse to less than 1 mile a year. Latest data reveals it would take Labour-Council over 1700 years to... ArticlesLocal News
Highways to hell 10th February 2026 Birmingham roads on a Highway to Hell as repairs collapse to less than 1 mile a year. Latest data reveals it would take Labour-Council over 1700 years to... ArticlesLocal News
It must have Bin love - as Local Conservatives announce new litter bins and increased collections if they win control of Birmingham City Council 5th February 2026 Birmingham is set to see more litter bins, emptied more often, if the Local Conservatives win the May all‑out Council elections, it has been revealed today... ArticlesLocal News
Policy Announcement: All Children registered in Birmingham to receive a library card at birth 5th February 2026 This week has been National Storytelling Week, and stories and reading are vital for sharing knowledge and developing. The National Literacy Trust have... Articles
FOI reveals huge scale of waste at Birmingham City Council 19th January 2026 A freedom of information request released by Birmingham City Council last week has confirmed the scale of waste and potential savings that could be used to help... Articles
Birmingham City Council urged to halt wasteful spend on Parks charging scheme ahead of May 2026 19th January 2026 Birmingham City Council’s Labour Cabinet approved on Friday 16 January their decision to impose car parking charges at Sutton Park, Lickey Hills and Sheldon... Articles
Local Conservatives pledge to release £200 Million in ring fenced highways funding to clean up Birmingham's pothole ridden roads 15th January 2026 This week, newly released data analysis has highlighted a sharp decline in Birmingham’s performance on local council highway maintenance. Analysis by the Local... Articles
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
Kemi responds to Labour’s Kings Speech 13th May 2026 Starmer’s chaos in No10 continues as his party crumbles around him. National News
Labour MPs call on Starmer to resign 12th May 2026 As the pressure continues to mount, it’s clear that Starmer must do the right thing and stand down. National News
