Politics Archive
Replacement house approved for Staffordshire bungalow site
'She was a community servant': Tributes paid to former Cannock district councillor named an Honorary Alderwoman who has died aged 85
Benefits Street: The West Midlands neighbourhoods where 1 in 8 people claim disability benefits, and those with the lowest rates
‘Unmet need for gypsy and traveller sites’ in Shropshire prompts official support for retrospective scheme
Four Walsall play areas to get nearly half a million pound upgrade - here's where
'A tremenduous asset': Hundreds more homes planned for Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter near St Paul's Square - despite previous objections
'A smart use of money': Dudley Council reacts to revelations it has stashed millions of pounds away for community developments for more than a decade
Bid to bulldoze Birmingham Bull Ring Indoor Maket hits the buffers and the developers aren't happy
Yvette Cooper orders ‘crackdown’ on suspected illegal working for delivery apps
Windfall: Why more cash could be on the way for 'remote' rural counties of Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire
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'Hospitality is being taxed out of existence,' MP says as he warns of challenges facing local businesses
'What is being done to improved transport in Dudley?' - MP questions minister
'What annoys me is this was probably a council house' - Wolverhampton Council leaders frustration as the authority buys two rundown houses to prevent neighbourhood blight
Peter Rhodes on breakfasts, burglars and a big bang from the bunker-busters
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Changes to Walsall’s cabinet as former children’s services lead refused conservative membership
Sandwell Council apologises to Tipton woman after human bones and a skull were found near her deceased husband's grave the day after his funeral
'It could save lives' - senior councillor welcomes new knife bin in Wolverhampton suburb
Union warns Birmingham could face equal pay strikes
Civil servants accuse Government of 'anti-union tactics' as rising tide of discontent reaches Wolverhampton
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Personal Independence Payments in Dudley rise by more than 80 per cent, according to campaigners who say the benefits system is being 'significantly abused'
Asda reacts to outrage at trees in Walsall being felled 'like tombstones' at the back of the supermarket in a town centre
'We must cherish and invest in the UK armed forces' - Passionate plea from West Midlands MP and former serviceman
'We had mould on the walls and no toilet for three days' - Walsall couple talk about their housing nightmare, and mayor Richard Parker promises action
Birmingham bin workers stage demo outside LGA conference in Liverpool as their strike continues
Wolverhampton Mayor opens his doors to the public for 'Coffee, Cake and Community' charity event
'I've never witnessed anything like it and summed up his deep caring, kindness': Tributes to former Dudley councillor who has died aged 90
Parking issues around Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital have 'increased exponentially, according to local
'Brutal' hedge chop job in Dudley sparks a row with a local councillor 'demanding answers' - here's where it happened
A popular Walsall landmark is making a welcome return amid town centre regeneration - and locals hopefully won't have long to wait
Peter Rhodes on poles, politics and a million self-destructive Brits
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Four Birmingham parks could be upgraded amid ‘unequal access to green space’ - here's where
Revealed: Accounts show the cost of running Dudley Council - from schools to street lights
Dudley social club where Robbie Williams' father performed set to be turned into shopping complex
Revealed: Salaries of Walsall Council’s highest paid staff in latest report
'Every parent should have the chance to spend time with their children' - Government launches review of parental leave days after call by Cannock Chase MP
Wolverhampton Council to repair more than 7,500 potholes - here's which roads workers are headed to
Civil servants based in West Midlands on strike over office closure fears and working conditions
Parliamentary petition to be launched for safe crossing on busy Staffordshire A-road
West Midlands 'amongst best for foreign investment' - data shows
