Councillors

Manor Farm Fruits

Staffordshire fruit farm defends entertainment plans

Rohan Beecha, Elaine Williams and Bella Simon

Council leader challenges defectors to make their grievances public

A 'super El Nino' would increase extreme weather - from droughts to flooding - across the globe

El Niño warning: How West Midlands is preparing for extreme climate

Councillor Celia Hibbert, centre, is among the contestants spending four weeks living in an abandoned town

Councillor accused of putting reality TV show before constituents

Walsall Council House

Walsall Reform leadership accused of abandoning ‘democracy’

Bloor Elgar Way Construction

'Lovely old hedgerow' removed by developer 'by accident'

Former councillor Christine Duffy, who has resigned from Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.

Reform UK councillor resigns days after declaring commitment to role

The Former Boiler House At Walnut Crest, Hixon.

Plans to turn former boiler house into office given green light

Prince of Wales theatre in Cannock

Councillors to consider saving Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre

North Staffordshire and Southern and Mid-Staffordshire LGR proposal.

Council update as work to create new Staffordshire councils underway

Joe Belcher Green Party Council House Walsall
Permission for use for LDR partners

Reform ‘war on reality’ in scrapping net zero ‘as Europe burns’

Floral tributes left along Thorns Road in Quarry Bank following a fatal road crash

Speed cameras to be installed along Dudley death crash road

North Street Social in North Street, Wolverhampton

Bar given licence reprieve following heartfelt plea from owner

North Street Social, North Street, Wolverhampton

Plus Call for Wolverhampton nightspot to be stripped of its licence

Gianni Infantino file photo

‘Full support’ for Infantino may spark ‘open warfare’ in world football politics

The Falcon Inn Gomer Street West Willenhall

The three Walsall areas to be assessed for new HMO rules

Mill Lane Wetley Rocks

Update on plans for homes in Staffordshire village
The site is considered ‘grey belt’
Jonathan Sutton

The former showroom in Mucklow Hill, Halesowen.

Dudley plan branded wrong business in the wrong place

Former councillor Steve Melia is set to be made an alderman

Veteran ex-Sandwell councillors to be honoured by borough

Tower Garage At Brindley Road, Pye Green

Update on decision for petrol station to open 24 hours a day

St Francis's Vicarage in Dudley could become a children's home

Children's home planned for Dudley vicarage

The Cottage Spring, formerly Everest Cottage, in Netherton, Dudley

Call for pub to be stripped of its licence after boss lied to officers

Reedswood Park July 2026 protest

Mounting pressure for Reform over unpopular Walsall school project

Councillor Corey Kendrick clashes with council leader Stephen Simkins

Councillor expelled from chamber in row over Ann Widdecombe's death

Uncollected recycling bins in Dudley

Plus What do you think about Dudley's new recycling service? Rubbish!

Dress code proposed for Staffordshire county councillors

Is the Government about to end TV as we know it?

Mark Andrews: Is the Government about to end TV as we know it?

Deputy leader Adam Kent and chief executive Paul Robinson

AI will be used to help make 100 job cuts to county council
This is how AI will be used to help make 100 job cuts at Worcestershire County Council.
Phil Wilkinson-Jones

Indicative 3D Bird's eye visualisation of Stafford Road Uttoxeter.

Plans for 80 affordable homes on edge of Staffordshire town refused

Streetly Cemetery

Councillors agree to review cemetery policy after enforcement upset

Councillor Adrian Andrew inset Walsall Leather Museum

Tory says 'nothing to hide' as council vows to reverse museum decision

Walsall Leather Museum

Campaign leaders challenge Reform to honour election pledge on museum

Protesters Outside County Buildings In Stafford On Wednesday June 17 2026.

Protesters speak on Pride library display decision outside meeting

A council cross-party working group has recommended the creation of a new Town Council for Stafford

New town council recommended for Stafford after public consultation

Dudley Council House

Special allowances add up for new Dudley councillors

Councillor Pete Lowe, new mayor of Dudley

I want people to know why Dudley is bostin, says new mayor

Frivolous complaints costing Staffordshire council 'tens of thousands'

Reform UK's Marco Longhi saw success beyond his expectations in Dudley Council elections.

Reform claims ‘grubby deals’ keeping councillors out of scrutiny roles

Tory councillors paid 'peanuts' lose fight for more money

Councillors can join pension scheme after access restored

Nigel Farage with Reform councillors at County Buildings in Stafford. Free for all LDRS partners to use.

Motion to tackle racism in Staffordshire blocked by Reform councillors

Former Labour councillor Sheila Cartwright

Former councillors receive title after 36 years of service combined

Stafford Borough Council's Civic Centre at Riverside Stafford. Photo by Staffordshire LDR Kerry Ashdown

Stafford Local Plan preparation finally underway after over a year

Tony Farmer of Tony Scissors Hair Studio

Residents vent after speed bumps put on pothole-ridden road

The Gigmill pub in Stourbridge

Stourbridge pub allowed outside bar despite objections from residents

Wolverhampton Civic Centre

Wolverhampton Council and opposition leaders in line for pay rise

Lido Working Men'S Club And Institute At School Road Norton Canes

130-year-old members’ club can stay open past midnight at weekends

Dudley Council House

'We don't do deals' - Reform say as Dudley set to stay Conservative

Marmion House, by LDR, with permission for use by all LDRS partners

Council facing abolition set to begin creating new parish council

Opposition group leader vows to fight any ‘stupid Reform policies’

Salts Lane

Plans for extension and balcony approved despite design concerns

Tamworth Enterprise Cente. Credit: Google. With permission for all LDRS partners

Councillor blasts 'unfair' request for businesses to use council logo

Hilary Grandey and John Tipper

Green councillors toast party's first election victories in Sandwell

Mayor Craig Collingswood wins his seat

Plus 'Sending us a message': Mayor on election win and Starmer's future

Councillor Simon Bennett

Tory chief reacts to Wolverhampton election results as Reform gain

Reform candidates celebrate in Dudley.

Election bloodbath in Dudley as Reform becomes biggest opposition

Cllr Shaneila Mughal with the pothole map for her ward. Picture Dudley Labour Party

Time for action on potholes in Dudley as councillors map the problem

Local news you can trust

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice