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.

Birmingham45 minutes 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.

Birmingham3 hours ago

Council

Ofsted chief inspector visits Coventry after children’s services achieve outstanding rating

Sir Martyn Oliver toured the council on 17 September to discuss the recent outstanding Ofsted rating, the partnerships driving improvement and plans for school-places and child-focused housing.

Coventry3 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 Bromwich3 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.

Cradley6 hours ago

Council

Over 2,000 Coventry social homes upgraded with insulation, solar panels and heat pumps

A £67.6 million programme delivered by Citizen, the council and partners has fitted external wall insulation, solar panels, heat pumps and fans to more than two thousand social houses, cutting tenants’ energy bills.

Coventry6 hours ago

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What's on in and around Upton Snodsbury

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Oct16Fri

Arts & theatre5.8 miles

Hannah East: Express Yourself

Fri 16 Oct, 19:30Huntingdon Hall, Worcester

Oct19Mon

Arts & theatre5.8 miles

Scott Bennett - Stuff

Mon 19 Oct, 19:30Huntingdon Hall, Worcester

Nov6Fri

Music & gigs12 miles

The Yacht Rock Experience

Fri 6 Nov, 19:30Festival Theatre, Great Malvern

Nov6Fri

Arts & theatre5.8 miles

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Fri 6 Nov, 19:30Huntingdon Hall, Worcester

Nov15Sun

Arts & theatre6.2 miles

Flo & Joan - With Feeling

Sun 15 Nov, 19:30Swan Theatre, Worcester

Days out around Upton Snodsbury

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📸 Landmark

Cadbury World

Bournbrook · 18 miles

Cadbury World is a visitor attraction in Bournville, Birmingham, England, featuring a self-guided exhibition tour, created and run by the Cadbury Company. The tour tells the history of chocolate, and of the Cadbury business.

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🌿 Nature reserve

Laugherne Brook Local Nature Reserve (Area 4, Coles Meadow)

Dines Green · 6.8 miles

Public space with brook

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🌳 Park

Tank Clock

Great Malvern · 12 miles

Small Grassy area around the historic Tank Clock tower, starting point of many interesting footpaths

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