Proposed doubling of West Midlands pothole budget
Mayor Richard Parker attempts to regain voter traction on this key local issue West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has announced plans to double.
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West Midlands Railways prepares to move into public ownership
West Midlands Railways has issued a data protection notice as it ramps up the transition into public ownership The train operator which operates.
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Build of tunnel to Euston under way in Birmingham-London HS2 rail project
Embattled scheme limps on as debate resumes on resurrecting Manchester leg A HS2 tunnel boring machine has begun excavating the 4.5-mile tunnel from.
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Resurrecting HS2 rail link from Birmingham to Manchester?
The case for building a new line north of Birmingham remains strong The West Coast mainline railway between Birmingham and Manchester links two.
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Government set to revive Birmingham-Manchester rail connection
HS2 rail reset on the scrapped northern leg north of the West Midlands Ministers are preparing to announce plans for a new rail.
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West Midlands drivers can see how local potholes are being tackled in Govt interactive map
Sandwell council leading the way after devoting most of its road budget to potholes Drivers across the West Midlands can now see how.
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Local powers expanded to combat West Midlands pavement parking
Drivers leaving their vehicles blocking pavements are a menace for wheelchair users and parents pushing buggies Disabled people and their families, including across.
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Plan to improve West Midlands taxi passenger safety
Safety of women and girls is the focus of Govt’s overhaul of licensing system Government plans to overhaul taxi licensing aim to curb.
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Government strategy to make roads safer welcomed by West Midlands Mayor
Across the UK four people die on the roads every day West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has welcomed a government strategy to reduce.
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West Midlands scooter users’ views sought for Govt review
DfT seeks to modernise outdated mobility scooter laws with the aim of improving accessibility and safety The government has announced plans to update.