Birmingham City Council will return to the High Court on 30 September to seek an interim injunction aimed at stopping unauthorised flag displays on streets and highway fixtures, citing safety and harassment concerns.

Birmingham3 hours ago

Council

Lord Mayor welcomes Ukrainian teens for week-long cultural visit to Birmingham

A group of 12-17-year-old visitors from Zaporizhzhia spent a week in Birmingham, taking part in museum tours, historic trips and community activities arranged by the council and local partners.

Birmingham5 hours ago

Council

Sandwell Council clears fresh fly-tipping at Forge Lane, West Bromwich

Council crews have removed newly dumped waste from Forge Lane and Park Lane just weeks after a joint operation that cleared 17.2 tonnes, and announced new cameras and ongoing investigations.

West Bromwich5 hours ago

Cradley

Council

Court orders three-month closure of Vape Express, seventh shop shut in Cradley Heath

Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards team secured a three-month court order to shut Vape Express, marking the seventh closure on Cradley Heath High Street as part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape sales.

Cradley8 hours ago

Council

Birmingham council opens £400,000 arts and culture grant scheme

A new funding programme offers up to £50,000 per project to boost local arts, cultural events and high-profile attractions, with applications due by 6 November.

Birmingham8 hours ago

Council

Birmingham Council pledges action as national grooming-gangs inquiry includes city

Birmingham’s leader Roger Harmer says the council will cooperate fully with the new national inquiry into grooming gangs and launch a series of safeguarding measures, support services and a public awareness campaign.

Birmingham9 hours ago

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What's on in and around Cascob

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Days out around Cascob

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🏰 Fort

Castell Crugerydd

Llanfiangel Nant Melan · 6.8 miles

Motte and bailey remains

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🌳 Park

Kington Recreational Ground

Eywood · 6.8 miles

Aka "The Rec"

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📸 Landmark

Cwmmau Farmhouse

Lower Welson · 9.9 miles

Currently closed to the public

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🏰 Castle

Llanthomas Castle Mound

Llanigon · 16 miles

The keep (motte), may have had a 3-storey tower on the summit. Built 1066-1215; diameter summit: 9 metres, diameter base: 24 metres; c.f. https://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/Welshsites/64.html

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🏰 Fort

Hyssington Castle

Hyssington · 18 miles

Motte and Bailey

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⛰️ Peak

Bryn Glas

Pilleth · 1.2 miles

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