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Image for the news story: Stoke-on-Trent Council awarded C2 rating by housing regulator, outlines improvement planCouncil

Stoke-on-Trent Council awarded C2 rating by housing regulator, outlines improvement plan

The Regulator of Social Housing gave Stoke-on-Trent City Council a second-highest C2 grade, praising safe homes and tenant engagement while flagging complaints handling and data use as priorities for the upcoming Housing Improvement Plan.

Stoke-on-Trent2 minutes ago

Image for the news story: Oxford Greenways masterplan unveiled to link city with surrounding townsCouncil

Oxford Greenways masterplan unveiled to link city with surrounding towns

Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council and the University of Oxford have released a masterplan for 18 active-travel routes, aiming to improve connections, health and congestion around Oxford.

Oxford8 minutes ago

Warwick
Council

Warwickshire Food Together Plan unveiled at Old Shire Hall

Warwickshire County Council approved the new Food Together Plan, bringing together community groups, schools and charities to combat food insecurity across the county. The launch at Old Shire Hall featured innovators such as the Windfall app and local allotment projects.

Warwick19 minutes ago

Hanley
Council

Hanley city centre masterplan to be considered by council cabinet on 6 October

Stoke-on-Trent City Council will vote on a new Hanley City Centre Masterplan on 6 October, outlining 750 new homes, transport upgrades and a partnership model to drive regeneration.

Hanley43 minutes ago

Warwick
Local

Lord Lieutenant marks community service and heritage across Warwickshire in September

During September 2026 the Lord-Lieutenant’s team attended a range of events from military commemorations to charity awards, highlighting the county’s diverse civic life and inviting nominations for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Warwick45 minutes ago

Image for the news story: Birmingham Council's High Court hearing on unauthorised flag attachments – 30 SeptemberCouncil

Birmingham Council's High Court hearing on unauthorised flag attachments – 30 September

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.

Birmingham4 hours ago

Image for the news story: Lord Mayor welcomes Ukrainian teens for week-long cultural visit to BirminghamCouncil

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.

Birmingham6 hours ago

Image for the news story: Ofsted chief inspector visits Coventry after children’s services achieve outstanding ratingCouncil

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.

Coventry7 hours ago

Image for the news story: Sandwell Council clears fresh fly-tipping at Forge Lane, West BromwichCouncil

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 Bromwich7 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.

Cradley9 hours ago

Image for the news story: Over 2,000 Coventry social homes upgraded with insulation, solar panels and heat pumpsCouncil

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.

Coventry9 hours ago

Image for the news story: Birmingham council opens £400,000 arts and culture grant schemeCouncil

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.

Birmingham9 hours ago