Coventry Council to debate four-day working week
A Coventry councillor will urge the authority to explore a four-day week for staff to boost morale and save money. The motion will be debated next week.
Category : Council Meetings
MP demands probe into Dudley health centre closure row
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar calls for an external audit, alleging the council planned to close Ladies Walk Centre. Council leader Patrick Harley denies the claims. Read the full story.
Birmingham Council boss says catastrophic issues tackled
Birmingham Council's managing director delivers an optimistic update on the authority's recovery from bankruptcy, citing progress on equal pay and finances. Read the full story on the city's journey back to stability.
Walsall Council's 2026 Agenda: Key Questions Revealed
Walsall Council's first 2026 meeting will tackle seven key issues, including costs for a dormant 'super tip', school walking distances, and housing targets. Read the full agenda.
Midlands Postcodes Trigger £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments
More than half a million households in England and Wales are eligible for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Find out if your postcode qualifies and when you'll get paid.
Thousands lose HMRC child benefit in wrongful crackdown
Shocking figures reveal 63% of families targeted in HMRC's child benefit fraud investigation were legitimate. Read the full story and its impact.
Birmingham Council's 2025: Strikes, Resignations & Hope
From a bitter bins strike to Labour resignations, Birmingham City Council faced a tumultuous 2025. Explore the key moments and the reasons for optimism as the city looks ahead to crucial local elections and major regeneration projects.
£90 DWP Vouchers Arrive for Kent Households
Eligible households in Kent can now apply for £90 vouchers for supermarket and energy costs via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Support varies across UK councils.
Two words could cost WASPI women state pension payouts
The DWP is reviewing a decision to deny WASPI women compensation, but a phrase in the order could allow for delays. Campaigners are watching closely for a decision expected by March.
WASPI women await 'imminent' DWP compensation decision
Campaigners flood MPs with emails urging the government to act on the Ombudsman's report and deliver up to £2,950 in state pension compensation. A final decision is expected soon.
Solihull Council reduces staff by 158 in cost-cutting drive
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.
Birmingham Council's £171m IT project faces new delay
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.
Cold Weather Payments doubled to £50 for 6,000 homes
The DWP has issued doubled £50 Cold Weather Payments to 6,000 households across 18 postcodes. Check the full list to see if your area is eligible for the increased support this winter.
Birmingham Council commissioners not ready to leave
Government commissioners overseeing Birmingham City Council's financial recovery say they are not ready to depart, despite work on an 'assurance plan'. Progress noted, but major challenges remain.
Cold Weather Payments Triggered for 728 UK Postcodes
The DWP is issuing £25 Cold Weather Payments to 728 postcodes. Find out if your area is eligible for support with winter energy bills. Check the full list now.
Labour drops free TV licence plan for DWP claimants
The Labour government has shelved plans to give free TV licences to benefit claimants. Find out why the policy was dropped and what it means for the licence fee.
Cold Weather Payments doubled to £50 for 31 UK postcodes
The DWP has increased Cold Weather Payments from £25 to £50 for 31 postcodes hit by severe winter weather. Check the full list to see if your area is eligible for the extra support.
DWP doubles Cold Weather Payments for six benefits in January
The DWP is issuing multiple £25 Cold Weather Payments to eligible households on six key benefits as freezing temperatures grip the UK. Find out if you're eligible and how it works.
Cold Weather Payments Triggered for 21 English Counties
Over 700,000 UK households are set to receive a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Check if your postcode is among the 697 areas affected across 21 counties.
Andrew 'to refuse royal cottage' as Fergie's future home revealed
Prince Andrew is reportedly set to turn down a cottage on the Sandringham estate, with experts predicting a move abroad. Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson is looking at separate UK options.
£25 Cold Weather Payments Triggered for 246 Postcodes
The DWP has activated Cold Weather Payments for over half a million UK households. Find out if your postcode is eligible for the £25 support during the freeze.
Birmingham bins strike: Council boss on 'difficult' hurdles
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?
£25 Cold Weather Payments for 500k UK Households
The DWP has triggered Cold Weather Payments for nearly 250 postcodes. Over half a million households will get £25 to help with heating costs. Check if your area is included.
DWP Cold Weather Payments Hit 697 UK Postcodes
The DWP is issuing Cold Weather Payments to nearly 700 postcodes, with one million people receiving £50. Find out if your area is eligible for the heating support.
539 postcodes get DWP Cold Weather Payments
The DWP has triggered Cold Weather Payments for 539 postcodes after freezing temperatures. Some areas will receive £50. Check the full list to see if you're eligible.
Police and Council Chiefs Face MPs Over Villa Fan Ban
Senior West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council leaders are grilled by MPs over the controversial decision to ban Israeli football fans from a match at Aston Villa.
Cold Weather Payments increased to £50 for 18 UK postcodes
The DWP has triggered £50 Cold Weather Payments for 18 postcodes after the UK's coldest night. Check the full list to see if you're eligible for automatic support.
Birmingham misses DWP Cold Weather Payments after snow
Birmingham households will not receive DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment despite recent snowfall, as temperature thresholds were not met. Find out about alternative local support grants available.
Birmingham misses out on DWP Cold Weather Payments
Revealed: The specific reason Birmingham residents are not receiving the £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment, while other West Midlands areas are. Find out the strict temperature rules.
Dudley Council's £15m saving in Ladies Walk deal
Dudley Council nears a surprise deal to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk centre, saving taxpayers an estimated £15m over 25 years. Discover the full story behind the negotiations.
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