Birmingham City Council has announced plans to work with Barratt Homes West Midlands to transform the Shard End Crescent.
The £41m redevelopment will create a new urban village centre, with shops, 240 homes and a new community library.
Councils face growing pothole claims. Georgia Milton of DWF highlights how strong inspections and AI tools can help balance legal duties, budgets and safety.
Jon Featonby, chief policy officer at Refugee Council, argues that last week’s High Court ruling shows hotels are an unsustainable solution for asylum seekers.