Politics Archive
Strike action in two South Staffordshire schools called off
'Economic waste and environmental vandalism' - Protestors anger over barriers at Wolverhampton nature reserve to deter anti-social behaviour
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West Midlands councils ranked best to worst for fixing potholes by the Department for Transport - see where your local authority ranks
Reform Staffordshire councillor calls cabinet colleague ‘misguided’ over call-in
One part of the Black Country is 'leading the way' when it comes to filling potholes - find out which area gets 'green light' for repairs
'Dudley has been turned into a shanty town' - Traders speak out on the impact Merry Hill Shopping Centre has had on the town 40 years on
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Dudley MP's investigation 'proves no intent to renew Ladies Walk lease' which put 'vital NHS facility at risk'
7 topics to be discussed by Walsall Council this week - including litter, super tip and school walking distance
Red, amber, green: See how well your local council is tackling potholes according to new Government 'traffic light' map
Crisis-hit Birmingham council disposes of £250m worth of assets
Pay packet of top boss at West Midlands Combined Authority set to be increased in bid to find ‘calibre of person needed’
Birmingham council boss says ‘catastrophic issues have been tackled’
Teaching union calls for social media ban for under-16s to improve learning
MP criticises Dudley's lack of grit in parliament as Srorm Goretti hits West Midlands
'The trust that has been broken will take years to rebuild': Senior Wolverhampton councillor calls for chief constable's resignation over Maccabi Tel Aviv supporter ban
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Two Walsall Ex-Tories who attended Tommy Robinson march appointed directors at emerging right-wing political party
£1 million war chest to tackle West Midlands homelessness announced
West Midlands justice bodies condemned for ‘inexcusable’ failure to protect victims
Price hikes for Dudley Council services - including pest control and cremation - set for debate
'What if the council tells the Government no?' Walsall's leaders to be grilled on housing as green belt under threat
Wolverhampton Council sends its staff home early as Civic Centre closes
Staffordshire pub is praised by Defence Secretary John Healey for its work supporting the armed forces
300 dogs will be destroyed in Shropshire if trail hunting is banned, says Wrekin MP
The Birmingham bin strike is one year old - but the city council and Unite the union are still 'miles apart'
Reform UK leaders at Staffordshire County Council proposing tax hike - full details here
People in deprived areas of Dudley face 'increased risk of harm from gambling'
MP calls for Stourbridge and Brierley Hill to enter the race to be UK town of culture
West Midlands crime commissioner to review evidence following Home Affairs Committee hearing on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
Pressure mounts on West Midlands Police Chief amid scrutiny over Israeli football fans ban at Aston Villa match
'Long overdue' road safety strategy to stop fatal and serious injuries across the West Midlands hailed by leaders
Jewish group calls for West Midlands Police Chief to be sacked over ban on Israeli football fans from Aston Villa match
Dudley MP takes swipe at Trump's removal of Maduro
'Giving Wolverhampton Council extra cash is rewarding failure': Councillor criticises Government's £118.5 million boost
Birmingham Council accused of ‘dragging the city’s reputation into the gutter’ as bins strike hits one year milestone
Should police break up groups of three or more? Wolverhampton Council invites public to have its say
'A saving to the taxpayer': Dudley Council close to surprise deal on health centre following months of speculation
'Carefully designed' plans for flats next to a historic chapel in Walsall have been unveiled
‘Good news for Walsall’: Extra council funding confirmed - but warning issues for 'significant challenges'
'Pointless to reinstate bins that are never used': Dudley Council to review grit bin removal following backlash - here's what's planned in response to complaints
'The removal of grit bins from streets across Dudley was both short-sighted and reckless' - Sonia Kumar MP urges Dudley Council to reconsider plans to remove 500 grit bins
Resuming Birmingham bins strike negotiation ‘not viable’ as crisis-hit council 'reached the absolute limit'
'A new world is coming': Plans for NHS 'online hospital’ to tackle prostate problems and menopause unveiled - here's when the new service is due to be available for patients
West Midlands Police chiefs face MPs again after being forced to apologise for misleading evidence about Israeli football fans ban
Award-winning Birmingham hospital nurse struck off for posting anti-Muslim and immigrant content on Facebook
'Bring back the grit bins' - Fresh anger from Dudley residents as snow falls where 500 grit bins were removed from icy streets
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Walsall Council officially submits plan to change leather museum into an education facility
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