Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce by 158 posts, saving £2m via a paid-resignation scheme. Agency worker costs also fell by over 36%. Read the full financial scrutiny report.
Former Birmingham City loanee Kieron Dowell, a key figure in their League One promotion, is now a prime target for Championship rivals Hull City as his Rangers exit looms.
Birmingham City Council's troubled Oracle IT system faces another major setback, pushing its launch to summer 2026. The project, now four years late, has cost £171m. Read the exclusive details.
Birmingham's bin strike reaches a grim one-year milestone. Council's top officer Joanne Roney speaks out on the 'incredibly difficult' negotiations with Unite, stalled by equal pay and financial constraints. What's next?
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
Parents demand Birmingham City Council install traffic lights at City Road Primary School's entrance on Cavendish Road, citing dangerous peak-hour traffic and risk of a 'preventable tragedy'.
Sheffield United and Norwich City are chasing a January move for Birmingham City's Marc Leonard. The midfielder could leave on loan with the Championship door 'open'. Read the latest transfer news.
Glasgow City Council begins a major rollout of a 20mph speed limit across thousands of streets this month. Learn about the safety goals and enforcement challenges.
Former Birmingham City loan star Kieran Dowell is poised for a Championship lifeline with Hull City after a frustrating spell at Rangers. Get the latest transfer news and analysis.
Martin Lewis highlights the Severe Mental Impairment council tax discount, which can cut bills to zero for eligible households. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
New Birmingham City signing Kai Wagner reveals the frantic 48 hours and 1,000 miles of treadmill running that led to his debut assist in a 3-2 win over Coventry City.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies celebrates a vital 3-2 win over Championship leaders Coventry City. He opens up on the emotional victory and addresses four key squad absences.
Frank Lampard claims Coventry City were denied a clear penalty in a dramatic 3-2 loss to Birmingham City. Read his full reaction and match analysis here.
Kai Wagner made a stunning debut for Birmingham City, providing an assist just six minutes into their 3-2 victory over Coventry City. Read the full analysis of his performance.
Marvin Ducksch's brace and a Lewis Koumas strike fire Birmingham City to a vital 3-2 win over Championship leaders Coventry City, ending a seven-match winless streak. Read the full match report and player ratings.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies is under pressure after a grim run of form. The Blues are 17th and face league leaders Coventry City this weekend.
Stunning CGI images show how Birmingham could look in 2045, with HS2, a regenerated Digbeth, and new sports quarter. See the ambitious vision for the city's future.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies provides a worrying update on striker Jay Stansfield's fitness ahead of the crucial Championship match against Coventry City. Full details on the injury and the pressure mounting on the manager.
A month-by-month look at the major political and community stories that shaped Birmingham in the first half of 2025, from the bin strike crisis to council bankruptcy fallout.
Birmingham City Council approves sale of closed Harborne Day Centre to a national retailer for a new supermarket, sparking debate over cuts to vital adult services. Read the full story.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies provides a worrying update on Jay Stansfield's fitness ahead of Sunday's crucial Championship match against Coventry City.
Birmingham City Council faces a critical year with ongoing strikes and financial fragility. Commissioners see progress but warn of major risks ahead. Read the full analysis.
Birmingham City travel to face high-flying Watford at Vicarage Road on New Year's Day, hoping to overturn a dismal away record. Follow for live updates and team news.
Government commissioners warn of four critical risks, including the bins strike and equal pay liability, facing Birmingham City Council despite 'positive' steps. Read the latest on the authority's fragile financial future.
New data reveals the shortest and longest council house waiting times across Birmingham wards, with Holyhead at 30 weeks and Quinton at 250 weeks. Discover the full list and council advice.
Up to 12,300 second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge as 38 more English councils activate new powers from April. See the full list of affected areas.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton explains his 'practical' approach to tackling child poverty, defending his relationship with government ministers. Read his full Q&A.
Angry parents demand refunds after 'The Wicked Wizard of Oz: Cirque Spectacular' at Glasgow's OVO Hydro is labelled inappropriate and falsely advertised. Read the full story and see the complaints.
Up to 400,000 UK homes may be in the wrong council tax band due to flawed 1991 valuations. Check your band now and challenge it to potentially claim thousands in backdated refunds.