Birmingham's Dark Streets: Council Faces Backlash
Birmingham's street lighting cuts have left central areas in darkness, raising safety fears after a tragic stabbing. Council, Mayor and Bullring respond.
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Birmingham cuts speed limits on 27 roads to 30mph
Birmingham City Council is reducing speed limits to 30mph on 27 major routes in a major road safety drive starting 2026. Find out which roads are affected and why.
Birmingham's Former Oscott Manor School Site for Auction
Birmingham City Council is auctioning the 1.6-acre site of the former Oscott Manor School with a £750,000+ guide price. Discover the development potential of this cleared Kingstanding land.
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.
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.
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.
Vintage photos reveal Birmingham's lost shopping era
Vintage photographs reveal the golden age of Birmingham shopping, from bustling market stalls to grand department stores that defined a generation.
Birmingham Council Faces Pressure for Financial Crisis Inquiry
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
Birmingham's Secret Garden Café With Stunning Views
Discover The Garden Room, Birmingham's most enchanting café oasis offering breathtaking views, artisan coffee and homemade cakes in a tranquil city centre sanctuary.
Birmingham Council meeting disrupted by protestors
Dramatic scenes unfolded at Birmingham City Council as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a crucial budget meeting, forcing security to intervene and delaying vital financial decisions affecting residents.
Birmingham's Public Spaces Set for Major Revamp
Birmingham's public spaces could see a major revitalisation as new legislation paves the way for designated activities including markets, performances and community events in previously restricted areas.
Historic Birmingham venue becomes music school
A landmark Birmingham music venue is set to become a state-of-the-art educational facility after planners greenlight the ambitious transformation project in the city's cultural quarter.
Birmingham's £225m IT crisis forces council tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle IT implementation created a financial black hole, forcing service cuts and council tax hikes across the city.
Protesters halt Birmingham Council tax hike vote
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
West Midlands Housing Strategy: Public Consultation Opens
Birmingham City Council launches crucial public consultation on new housing strategy affecting thousands of West Midlands residents - share your views now.
Birmingham City hit with third points deduction
Birmingham City hit with another points deduction as financial turmoil continues, dropping them to 20th position in the Championship table ahead of final day showdown.
Birmingham man wins payout after council tax error causes homelessness
A Birmingham resident has secured compensation after a council tax blunder led to his wrongful imprisonment and homelessness. Discover how the local authority's error turned one man's life upside down.
Birmingham 30mph petition forces council debate
A heated debate over Birmingham's 30mph speed limits intensifies as a public petition gains enough signatures to trigger an official council discussion about city-wide traffic calming measures.
Birmingham City tipped for England keeper transfer
Exclusive: Birmingham City tipped to secure dream transfer for England international goalkeeper amid major squad rebuild under new management
Birmingham's new traffic cameras: £70 fines explained
Birmingham City Council confirms new enforcement cameras are now active, issuing £70 penalties for traffic violations. Here's everything drivers need to know about the updated system.
Birmingham Council Meeting Erupts in Chaos
A Birmingham City Council meeting descended into chaos as residents and councillors clashed over budget cuts and service reductions, with police intervention required to maintain order.
Council no-show at mould-infested Birmingham home
A Birmingham resident's desperate plea for help went unanswered as council officials failed to attend a pre-arranged inspection of their dangerously mouldy property, leaving them living in hazardous conditions.
Birmingham Bin Strike 2025: Full Timeline
Birmingham faces a summer of disruption as bin workers announce strike action over pay disputes. Get the full timeline and understand how this will affect collections across the city.
Birmingham police and council target dangerous drivers
West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council unveil groundbreaking partnership to tackle dangerous driving with new enforcement powers and community reporting tools.
Gogglebox star exposes Birmingham's massive council tax hike
Former Gogglebox favourite Tom Malone Jr reveals Birmingham residents are battling the highest council tax surge in England, with bills skyrocketing by 21% over two years amid the city's financial crisis.
New Birmingham Mosque Approved Despite Parking Concerns
Birmingham City Council grants planning permission for new Acocks Green mosque amid resident fears over parking chaos and traffic congestion in residential area.
Council refuses pavement for disabled resident's safety
A frustrated grandfather speaks out after Birmingham City Council rejects his plea for a pavement on a dangerous road where his disabled wife and grandchildren risk their safety daily.
Birmingham Clean Air Zone faces public verdict
Hundreds of Birmingham residents have voiced strong opinions on the city's Clean Air Zone, with council leaders now considering the future of the divisive environmental initiative.
Bull Ring Market faces demolition in Birmingham regeneration
Birmingham City Council's ambitious regeneration strategy could see the iconic Bull Ring Market demolished and relocated, sparking debate about preserving heritage versus urban development.
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