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The latest statistics from the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Govt (MHCLG) show a very buoyant, if not somewhat ironic, set of results for new house building. The most recent, quarter four 2019 figures reveal that 49,590...

New research from YourParkingSpace.co.uk reveals that more than 1-in-10 British motorists would defy a pavement parking ban if it was introduced following a government consultation. At present, in London it is illegal to park on the pavement, and...

Despite the challenge posed by coronavirus, the city’s waste collection crews, supported by other street scene staff, have continued to keep Birmingham clean – attracting many supportive messages. Images: Birmingham city council   Notes have started...

On Monday 23rd March, shortly before Boris Johnson announced a nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19, staff at Big Issue North made the incredibly difficult decision to cease all sale of the magazine on...

Due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, cars and vans and motorcycles due their MOT from 30 March 2020 will have their MOT extended by 6 months. This will continue until confirmed otherwise. This will allow vehicle...

  We have plans in place to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the impact the virus will have on life in the city. Our Public Health team is working in partnership with the...

Birmingham’s Trading Standards team are urging residents to be aware of a number of Coronavirus-linked scams which are targeting vulnerable people across the UK. Various text scams purport to be sent on behalf of the Government,...

Birmingham’s Trading Standards teams visited shops across the city as part of a clamp-down on dual-pricing, warning traders they face prosecution if found to be exploiting customers in this way. Officers visited shops and supermarkets in...

Pause, the mental health drop in service for 0-25 year olds run by The Children’s Society in Birmingham city centre in partnership with Forward Thinking Birmingham will be closed for face-to-face support until further notice. Jo...

The unveiling of the first permanent statue memorial to the Women’s Royal Army Corps at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire, has unfortunately been postponed. It was due to take place on Saturday 21st March 2020...