Politics Archive
One week left to help shape Dudley's financial future by taking part in council budget consultation
'Posties are being told to prioritise parcels' - now Telford MP raises problems about letters not being delivered
MP meets Royal Mail executives after mail not delivered in Albrighton, Shifnal and Newport
Leader accused of being ‘less than truthful’ in Walsall Leather Museum row
Majority of people think trail hunting should be illegal, polling suggests
West Midlands-born MP Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory sacking
Postponed meeting in Cannock which will discuss future of Prince of Wales Theatre to be held tonight
West Midlands-raised Tory Robert Jenrick sacked and suspended from party over 'plotting' claims
Walsall Conservatives in perilous position as three councillors resign from the party
Birmingham's bin strike could cost already cash-strapped council at least £19m by March
'Chief Constable must go' : Senior councillor urges commissioner to step in after Home Secretary's criticism of police chief
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West Midlands Police boss declines to sack chief constable amid ‘damning’ review into Aston Villa/Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
West Midlands Police boss's future hangs in the balance as the Home Secretary says she has ‘no confidence’ in him and he is urged to stand down
'No post since Christmas': Shropshire MP to meet Royal Mail chief after raising problems with delays in Commons
‘This is not true’: Fresh war of words over Birmingham bin dispute
Walsall Conservatives 'publicly shame their own party' amid ‘disgraceful’ deselections at meeting
Why Dudley should be UK's first Town of Culture - the town's MP writes for the Express & Star
Competition for Britain's first Town of Culture is launched - we look at the runners and riders in the West Midlands
Birmingham Council planning sale of former office block amid its financial turbulence
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
