Birmingham Conservatives condemn Government refusal to give councils stronger planning powers over exempt accommodation Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 Birmingham Conservatives condemn Government refusal to give councils stronger planning powers over exempt accommodation Birmingham Conservatives have condemned the Government’s refusal to create a new planning use class for exempt accommodation, warning that Ministers have put the concerns of providers ahead of the experience of local councillors and residents living with the consequences. In its... Local News
Labour wave white flag on Exempt Accommodation 17th February 2026 Birmingham is facing a crisis in exempt accommodation, and now vital funding to tackle rogue providers is being withdrawn. Leader of the Opposition and... ArticlesLocal 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
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
