Worcester empty homes face council tax premium
Worcester City Council plans to charge extra council tax on 200 properties empty for over a year. The move aims to bring homes back into use and generate revenue.
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Birmingham Council Sells Former Nursery at Auction
Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council is selling the former Birchfield Community Day Nursery in Handsworth at auction on December 10. Guide price is over £300,000 for the 17,513 sq ft site.
Major Digbeth Redevelopment Gets Green Light
Birmingham council approves transformative Phoenix Yard scheme creating a 'key gateway' with homes, student accommodation, and commercial space in Digbeth's creative quarter.
Lidl plans demolition of outdated Bilston supermarket
Lidl submits plans to replace outdated Bilston store with modern supermarket featuring 155 parking spaces and improved facilities. Read the full details.
Council pays £325k consultants for 'super council' plans
Worcestershire County Council paid PwC £325,000 to devise 'One Worcestershire' unitary authority plans. The controversial cost was revealed during a scrutiny panel meeting.
Labour's 10% Council Tax Hike Plan Revealed
Millions of UK households face council tax hikes of up to 10% as Labour considers removing the referendum requirement. Discover how this affects you.
Solihull Council Tax Support Changes Proposed
Solihull Council proposes changes to its council tax support scheme, with 470 vulnerable claimants facing an average £6 weekly reduction. Have your say in the consultation.
Birmingham City FC's New Stadium Design Unveiled
Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner reveals ambitious 62,000-capacity stadium design as part of city-transforming Sports Quarter project. Discover the vision.
Historic Wadworth Brewery Redevelopment Gets Green Light
Wiltshire Council approves plans to convert the historic Wadworth brewery in Devizes into 22 homes and commercial space, preserving heritage artefacts and creating a new public courtyard.
Council stops £750k right-to-buy fraud attempt
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
Council Tax Support: Millions Could Be Overpaying
New figures reveal 3.7 million people receive Council Tax Reduction, but many more eligible households are missing out on vital savings. Age UK explains eligibility and how to claim.
Universal Credit claimants hit with £1,000 council tax rise
Thousands of disabled Universal Credit claimants in Somerset face council tax bills of up to £1,000 after a local scheme change. Discover the impact and council's response.
Council Tax Reduction 2025: Are You Eligible?
Millions in England receive Council Tax Reduction, but many eligible households are missing out. Discover if you qualify and how to claim support worth hundreds of pounds.
Council mental health absences continue to climb
Warwickshire County Council sees staff sickness levels stabilise, but stress and mental health remain the primary driver, accounting for over 16,800 lost days annually.
Council to refurbish pensioner's 'inhumane' home
Birmingham City Council will completely refurbish a widower's mould-ridden council house after his 'inhumane' living conditions were exposed. 67-year-old John Marshall will be moved to temporary accommodation during the works.
16-storey student block planned for Birmingham pub site
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. The development promises regeneration benefits while acknowledging heritage concerns.
Historic Birmingham pub site to become student flats
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation block on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval. The development aims to transform this prominent location.
Birmingham confirmed as Euro 2028 host city with four games
Birmingham will host four Euro 2028 matches at Villa Park, generating £117m economic impact and creating jobs. The city celebrates its return to the world stage.
Council Tax Explained: Where Your Money Goes
Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.
Birmingham Council's 'Green' Union Rating Sparks Row
Birmingham City Council rates its industrial relations as 'green' despite ongoing bins strike. Opposition leader brands the assessment 'delusional' in heated council clash.
Major Revamp for Historic Wolverhampton School Approved
City of Wolverhampton Council approves a major redevelopment for The Royal School, including a new 630-pupil primary school and sports facilities. Completion is set for 2028.
Zebra Crossings to Replace School Lollipop Patrols
Sandwell Council plans to install permanent zebra crossings at five schools to solve long-term lollipop patrol vacancies and improve road safety. Find out how this change will benefit the community.
Dudley Council CCTV snooping scandal investigation
Dudley Council faces union pressure over CCTV recordings capturing staff conversations. UNISON demands answers as investigation continues into data breach allegations.
Birmingham Labour loses key vote after resignations
Birmingham Council's ruling Labour group loses a dramatic vote following defections and the bins strike crisis. Union claims leadership has 'lost grip on power'. Read the full analysis.
Birmingham bin strike reaches 8-month milestone
Birmingham's bin strike enters its eighth month as union demands council restart negotiations. Thousands of households show support while workers face redundancy.
Historic Titan Works Set for Care Home Redevelopment
Dudley Council to decide on plans transforming Stourbridge's historic Titan Works into a major retirement complex with 150 care home beds and 39 apartments.
Council Tax Shock: Thousands Face Unexpected Bills
Thousands of Birmingham residents are facing surprise council tax bills following a major change to council tax support. Discover who's affected and what you need to do.
Council's £11.5m children's services overspend crisis
Walsall Council reveals staggering £11.5m overspend on children's services, forcing cuts to other vital services as financial pressures mount.
Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
48 Homes Planned for Former Willenhall Social Club Site
Exciting redevelopment plans could see a former Willenhall social club transformed into 48 new homes, breathing new life into a disused brownfield site in the heart of the community.
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