Community News

For a second year now, Ramadan Streets returned to Birmingham, where people of all backgrounds were invited to a five-day cultural night market celebrating the spirit, community and shared experience of Ramadan.

England’s most significant planning reform in more than a decade must be carefully implemented to ensure it benefits communities across the country, according to the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Urgent action is needed to address the crisis in foster care, as new figures from The Fostering Network show there remains a significant shortage in carers across the UK.

A trailblazer in autonomous innovation in the aviation sector has been named Ambassador of the Year at a major awards evening.

Road users in Stockport have been advised that the Greek Street roundabout will be reopening in just over three weeks’ time, following extensive improvements to the railway below.

Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) has announced the return of its Big Open Weekend, offering two days of free fitness taster sessions, classes, events and more for the whole family to enjoy on March 7th and 8th.

Campaigners took a petition to Buckingham Palace to call on King Charles to stop the closure of the UK's oldest surviving Indian restaurant.

A cash injection of more than £250,000 will be invested by City of Wolverhampton Council as it continues its fight against fly tipping.

Average monthly searches for converting front gardens into driveways have surged by 281% in the past year, as more households look to carve out extra parking space at home.

The Old House at Home is now open, boasting an investment of over £299,600, which has transformed the well-loved community pub to feature a host of exciting upgrades.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has landed at the region’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and will feature minifigures of real airport colleagues as part of a campaign aimed at shining a spotlight on the incredible work that goes into ‘building’ travel experiences. 

A care home in Sutton Coldfield opened its doors to the community to toast its latest milestone with a party inspired by the 1960s and 1970s.

News by Checkatrade that renovation costs have dropped by 25% since 2023 might be welcomed by many homeowners who have delayed projects amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty.

A range of 24 new City of Wolverhampton Council homes are close to completion on a site in Low Hill - with local residents set to move in in the coming months.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has published its new sustainability strategy for 2026 to 2030, outlining the next strategic steps on its journey to becoming a more sustainable and socially responsible business.

Councillors are being recommended to approve an increase in the amount the City of Wolverhampton Council pays to adult social care providers of 3.47% in the next financial year.