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Updates on ward issues, council decisions, and what Danny's working on for Pype Hayes & Erdington.
Community Progress Report and Accountability Update: Pype Hayes and Erdington
The latest community progress report for Pype Hayes and Erdington: platform upgrades, live accountability figures, how to report problems, book surgeries, support local businesses, and hold your councillor to account.
20 October 2026
Ward Priorities: October 2026 round-up
A look back at our October progress in Pype Hayes and Birches Green and how we are working to make our streets safer.
20 October 2026
Council Unveils £399.6m Capital Plan: Why Fiscal Discipline Must Come First
Birmingham City Council has published its £399.6 million Capital Programme for 2026-2029, but Reform UK warns that strict financial control is vital to protect residents from further economic fallout.
20 October 2026
Working Together for a Safer Pype Hayes
An update on how we are tackling crime and antisocial behaviour in our ward, and how you can get involved in shaping our community safety priorities.
20 October 2026
Your Ward in Numbers: Housing and Homelessness in Pype Hayes (October 2026)
A look at the housing profile of our local area and how it compares to the wider city of Birmingham.
20 October 2026
Your ward in numbers: Finance and Council Tax in Pype Hayes
A look at how Birmingham City Council manages its finances as of October 2026.
20 October 2026
Your ward in numbers: Pype Hayes economy and skills update
A look at the latest employment data and council investment figures for Pype Hayes as of October 2026.
20 October 2026
Council's Flag Injunction Returns to High Court: What It Means for Erdington
Birmingham City Council's bid for an interim injunction against unauthorised flag attachments returns to the High Court on September 30, raising questions about enforcement priorities and public spending.
20 October 2026
Reform UK Unveils Shadow Cabinet to Hold Birmingham's New Coalition to Account
Reform UK Birmingham has announced its new shadow cabinet, pledging relentless, evidence-led opposition to tackle the city's ongoing financial and service crises.
20 October 2026
Protecting Our Neighbourhoods: The Fight Against Unregulated HMO Expansion
As planning applications for HMOs and exempt accommodation continue to rise in Erdington, I am calling for a stronger stance to protect our community's character and safety.
20 October 2026
Council's 'Clean Up' Pledge: Will It Finally Fix Erdington's Bin Chaos?
The new coalition administration has promised to 'clean up the city' following months of bin strike disruption, but Erdington residents need action, not just words.
20 October 2026
Reform UK Challenges Birmingham's Blanket 20mph Speed Limit Expansion
As Birmingham City Council pushes to make the city England's first 20mph zone, Reform UK is demanding an evidence-based approach that protects both road safety and local drivers.
20 October 2026
Scrutinising the £1.5m SAFE Birmingham Taskforce: Will It Deliver for Erdington?
As the council accepts £1.51 million to keep vulnerable children in school, we are asking the Cabinet Member for Children exactly how this money will reach Erdington and Pype Hayes.
20 October 2026
Exempt Accommodation Crisis: Pressing the Housing Chief for Answers
As Birmingham City Council submits stark new evidence to Parliament on the exempt housing crisis, Reform UK is demanding concrete answers from the Cabinet Member for Housing.
20 October 2026
Council Launches 'Modern Brummie' Survey Amid Ongoing Financial Crisis
Birmingham City Council is asking residents to define the city's future identity, but questions remain over whether this distracts from fixing basic frontline services.
20 October 2026
Scrutinising the Oracle IT Disaster: Demanding Answers on Birmingham's Financial Recovery
As the council's Oracle IT failure continues to drain public funds, I am pressing the Cabinet Member for Finance for full transparency on the costs to Erdington and Pype Hayes residents.
20 October 2026
Police Figures Reveal Scale of Homicide Link to HMOs and Exempt Accommodation
New figures released by West Midlands Police reveal the link between HMOs and serious crime.
19 October 2026
Council Leader Signals Bin Strike Deal: Will Erdington Finally Get Clean Streets?
Birmingham City Council Leader Roger Harmer has indicated a deal to end the 18-month bin strike could be signed within weeks, but residents are demanding concrete guarantees on cost and reliability.
19 October 2026
Scrutinising the Future of Perry Tree and Ann Marie Howes Care Centres
As Birmingham City Council outlines a new operational model for our local care centres, Reform UK is demanding guarantees on service quality and long-term costs for Erdington residents.
19 October 2026
Scrutinising the £150k Leisure Centre Target: Will Erdington Pay the Price?
Birmingham City Council has approved a £150,000 savings target from leisure centres, but the push for surplus cash could mean reduced hours and higher fees for residents.
19 October 2026
Council Proposes 14 New Nature Conservation Sites: What It Means for Housing
Birmingham City Council is proposing 14 new nature conservation sites and extending six others, raising concerns about the impact on land availability for housing and development.
19 October 2026
High Court Flag Injunction: Council Faces Second Hearing After Judge Demands Clarity
Birmingham City Council returns to the High Court on September 30 to pursue its controversial injunction against unauthorised flag attachments, following an initial hearing where the judge demanded greater clarity.
19 October 2026
Council's Flag Injunction Returns to High Court: What It Means for Erdington
Birmingham City Council's bid for a High Court injunction to ban unauthorised flags from street furniture returns to court on September 30, following a judge's description of the initial case as 'troubling'.
19 October 2026
Government Steps In to Dismantle Debt-Ridden Birmingham Schools Trust
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, responsible for 20 schools including several in Erdington, is being split up following a bitter dispute, strike action, and millions of pounds in debt.
19 October 2026
Scrutinising the Brindley Programme: Protecting Taxpayers from Oracle IT Failures
As the Audit Committee reviews the Brindley Programme's Oracle re-implementation, Reform UK is demanding answers to ensure past IT disasters are not repeated at taxpayers' expense.
19 October 2026
Final Consultation Opens on Birmingham's 87,700-Home Local Plan
Birmingham City Council has launched its final consultation on a massive blueprint to build 87,700 new homes across the city by 2044.
19 October 2026
Operation Advance: Police Target Crime in Erdington and Pype Hayes Parks
West Midlands Police have deployed Operation Advance to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime in parks and open spaces across the east of Birmingham.
19 October 2026
Pype Hayes Child Medication Case: Jury Discharged as Retrial Looms
A jury at Birmingham Crown Court has failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Pype Hayes resident accused of attempted murder, with a retrial now expected next year.
19 October 2026
A Statement from Councillor Danny Carter
A statement regarding Councillor Alan Feeney.
19 October 2026
Pressing the Health Chief on the £6.4m Shake-Up of Perry Tree Care Centre
Cabinet has approved a major overhaul of council-owned care centres, but we must ensure Erdington's vulnerable residents aren't left behind in the pursuit of £6.4m in savings.
19 October 2026
Cabinet Confirms Structural Concerns for Erdington Library: No Timeline for Repairs
Birmingham City Council has confirmed that maintenance costs for Erdington Library will be integrated into the future Capital Programme, but no immediate timeline for repairs has been provided.
19 October 2026
Your Ward in Numbers: Planning and Housing in Pype Hayes
A look at the latest housing data and planning activity in Pype Hayes as of October 2026.
19 October 2026
Your ward in numbers: October 2026
A look at how our green spaces and gardens compare across Pype Hayes.
19 October 2026
Your Ward in Numbers: Pype Hayes, October 2026
A look at the latest community safety and household data for our area to help us build a stronger, safer neighbourhood together.
19 October 2026
Your ward in numbers: Health and Care in Pype Hayes
A look at local health data and what it means for residents in Pype Hayes this October.
19 October 2026
Your ward in numbers: Roads and Transport in Pype Hayes
A look at the road safety statistics for Pype Hayes compared to Erdington and the wider Birmingham area for 2025.
19 October 2026
Your ward in numbers: October 2026
A look at how street and waste services in Pype Hayes are performing compared to wider city figures.
19 October 2026
Retrial Ordered in Pype Hayes Child Medication Case After Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
A Pype Hayes resident will face a retrial for attempted murder after a Birmingham Crown Court jury was unable to reach a verdict following days of deliberation.
19 October 2026
Scrutinising Birmingham's £144m Highways Contract Extension with Kier
Birmingham City Council has handed Kier a £144 million contract extension to maintain our roads, but we must ensure Erdington and Pype Hayes get their fair share of the repairs.
19 October 2026
Birmingham Council Housing Team Awarded DAHA Bronze Standard
Birmingham City Council's housing department has achieved the bronze standard from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance for its work supporting survivors.
19 October 2026
Reform UK Pushes for Lifesaving Defibrillators on Birmingham Bin Lorries
Birmingham City Council is investigating a Reform UK proposal to equip the city's waste collection fleet with lifesaving defibrillators to improve emergency response times.
19 October 2026
Birmingham Joins National Parking Scheme: What It Means for Erdington Drivers
Birmingham City Council is rolling out a new multi-app parking payment system, but Reform UK is demanding assurances that physical machines will remain for those who rely on them.
19 October 2026
Birmingham's 87,700-Home Masterplan: What the Final Local Plan Means for Erdington
Birmingham City Council has launched its final public consultation on a massive blueprint to build 87,700 new homes by 2044, raising serious questions about local infrastructure.
19 October 2026
Your ward in numbers: Children, Schools and Families in Pype Hayes
A look at the latest education and family support data for Pype Hayes as of October 2026.
19 October 2026
Birmingham's Breaking Point: Why We Must Put Brummies First
Birmingham is at breaking point. With 36,500 families on the housing waiting list, 1,011 vacant council properties costing £3m in lost rent, and communities destroyed by unregulated SEAs and HMOs, Cllr Danny Carter sets out a radical action plan to put long-standing Brummies first.
11 October 2026
Save Digbeth: Network Rail's £1.75bn Rail Hub Threatens 50 Independent Businesses
Up to 50 independent Digbeth businesses — including XOYO, Luna Springs, Club Colette, Mama Roux's and The Night Owl — face demolition under Network Rail's £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub. Cllr Danny Carter sets out a three-point action plan to save them.
11 October 2026
Birmingham Planning Committee Shrinks to 13: What It Means for Erdington
Birmingham City Council is reducing its planning committee from 15 to 13 members under new government rules, raising questions about local representation.
23 September 2026
Council Launches New Repairs Service: Will It Actually Fix Our Homes?
Birmingham City Council has launched a new repairs service for tenants and leaseholders, promising better communication and flexibility, but Reform UK is demanding proof it will deliver.
23 September 2026
Five Historic Sites Added to Birmingham's Local Heritage List
The Planning Committee has officially added five historic sites, including The Electric cinema, to the Birmingham Local Heritage List to preserve the city's cultural assets.
23 September 2026
Council's Flag Ban Hits High Court Hurdle as Reform UK Questions Legal Spending
Birmingham City Council's attempt to ban Union and St George's flags from lampposts has been delayed by a High Court judge, raising serious questions about the coalition's spending priorities.
23 September 2026
Retrial Set for 2027 in Pype Hayes Child Medication Case
A Pype Hayes woman will face a retrial in March 2027 after a jury failed to reach a verdict in an attempted murder case that has deeply unsettled our community.
23 September 2026
New Coalition Takes Control of Birmingham City Council: What It Means for Us
A new Lib Dem and Green-led coalition has taken charge of Birmingham City Council, promising to fix the basics like bins and fly-tipping.
23 September 2026
Retrial Ordered for Pype Hayes Resident in Attempted Murder Case
A 41-year-old woman from Pype Hayes will face a retrial in 2027 after a jury failed to reach a verdict on allegations of attempted murder.
23 September 2026
Council Extends Kier Highways Contract by Two Years: Will Our Roads Finally Improve?
Birmingham City Council has handed Kier a £120m extension to maintain our roads until 2028, but Reform UK is asking if this will actually fix the potholes and neglected pavements across Erdington and Pype Hayes.
23 September 2026
Heritage List Approved: Now We Need the Same Urgency to Stop HMOs in Erdington
As the council protects five historic city centre sites, Cllr Danny Carter demands the Planning Committee shows the same dedication to saving our residential streets from runaway HMO conversions.
23 September 2026
Scrutinising the Council's New Plan to Tackle Exempt Accommodation Crime
Following a major council summit on the crisis in Supported Exempt Accommodation, Cllr Danny Carter is demanding concrete answers from the housing chief on how Erdington and Pype Hayes will be protected.
23 September 2026
Holding the Council to Account on New Exempt Housing Measures in Erdington
As Birmingham City Council rolls out new measures for supported housing, Reform UK is demanding answers on how this will protect Erdington from further over-concentration.
23 September 2026
Council's £2.6m Flag Removal Plan: A Costly Distraction for Birmingham?
Birmingham City Council faces mounting criticism over its £2.6 million operation to remove patriotic flags while essential local services face severe cuts.
23 September 2026
683 Council Homes Sit Empty While 33,000 Languish on Birmingham's Waiting List
New data reveals hundreds of Birmingham council properties are sitting vacant awaiting repairs while tens of thousands of families remain desperate for a home.
23 September 2026
New Coalition's Pledge Must Deliver on Bins and HMOs, Not Just Words
As Birmingham's new Lib Dem and Green coalition signs a formal priority pledge, Reform UK is demanding concrete action on Erdington's uncollected bins and unchecked HMOs.
23 September 2026
Scrutinising Birmingham's Childhood Obesity Trailblazer Programme
As the council advances its Childhood Obesity Trailblazer Programme, Cllr Danny Carter asks whether planning toolkits and training modules will deliver real health improvements for Erdington and Pype Hayes.
23 September 2026
Council Appoints Pride in Place Chairs: What It Means for Erdington
Birmingham City Council has appointed independent chairs for its £180m Pride in Place programme, but questions remain over how this funding will reach areas like Erdington and Pype Hayes.
23 September 2026
Leaked Report: Birmingham Bin Strikes Set to Cost Taxpayers a Staggering £70 Million
A leaked internal council report has exposed that Birmingham's ongoing bin strikes could cost the city up to £70 million, prompting secret discussions about privatising the waste service.
23 September 2026
Council's £1.1bn Housing Contract Begins: Will It Fix Erdington's Broken Homes?
WPS has started a 10-year, £1.1 billion contract to manage repairs for 30,000 Birmingham council homes, but residents need action, not just announcements.
23 September 2026
Exempt Accommodation: Why Our Community Must Keep Fighting
Despite recent government roundtables, the exempt accommodation crisis continues to fracture our streets. Here is why we must remain vigilant against new planning applications.
23 September 2026
Pype Hayes Park Pool Wildlife Deaths: Timeline of Resident Reports, Council Response and Councillor Action
A full chronological account of resident reports, council correspondence and councillor action following waterfowl deaths at Pype Hayes Park pool in September 2026. The Council identified avian botulism; residents raised further concerns about possible blue-green algae.
23 September 2026
The Hidden Cost: How Exempt Accommodation is Fracturing Birmingham's Communities
With over 12,100 exempt accommodation properties housing nearly 34,000 people in Birmingham, the crisis is fracturing communities — driving out families, concentrating crime, and overwhelming local services. Here's the full picture, and what Reform UK is doing about it.
21 September 2026
Chester Road Safety Crisis: When Will Birmingham City Council Act?
77,365 vehicles caught speeding in a single week, 17 collisions, 18 casualties — and the A452 Chester Road isn't even on the Council's priority list for new speed cameras. Here's the data, and here's what we're doing about it.
16 September 2026
JLR Job Cuts: What 4,000 Redundancies Mean for Erdington and Pype Hayes
As Jaguar Land Rover announces 4,000 job cuts, Cllr Danny Carter examines the local impact and questions Paulette Hamilton MP's response to the crisis.
10 September 2026
Reform UK to Lead Birmingham Opposition as Parties Block Coalition
Despite becoming the largest single party on Birmingham City Council, Reform UK will form a robust opposition after other groups refused to collaborate on a joint administration.
10 September 2026
Emergency Pype Hayes Ward Meeting: Have Your Say on Our Ward's Future
I am holding an Emergency Ward Meeting on 29th September 2026 to discuss urgent issues including Windfall Court, Supported Exempt Accommodation, and local community safety. Please register now or join us on the day.
8 September 2026
Birmingham's £2.6 Million Flag-Removal Operation: A Misuse of Our Priorities
Birmingham City Council is planning to spend £2.6 million removing national flags from street furniture. I believe this is a gross misuse of funds that should be spent on fixing our crumbling roads instead.
2 September 2026
Birmingham's Unemployment Crisis: What the July 2026 Figures Mean for Erdington and Pype Hayes
Birmingham's claimant unemployment rate has risen to 13.5% — the highest of any UK Core City. Youth unemployment is climbing, vacancies are falling, and here in Pype Hayes, claimant numbers rose by 35 in July alone. Here is what the figures mean for our ward and our constituency.
20 August 2026
We will not accept it: Standing against the HMO flood on Tyburn Road
For ten years, I have pledged to oppose inappropriate HMOs and Supported Exempt Accommodations. Today, I am putting that pledge into action again regarding 128 Tyburn Road. We will not accept the erosion of our community.
12 August 2026
Protecting Our Neighbourhood: Objecting to the HMO Application at 5 Windfall Court
A new planning application for an HMO at 5 Windfall Court has been submitted. Find out why this matters and how you can make your voice heard.
7 August 2026
Understanding Exempt Accommodation: Why Our Community is Taking a Stand
Exempt accommodation is a complex national issue with a major local impact. Here is why it matters for Pype Hayes and Erdington, and what we are doing about it.
7 August 2026
Our Parks Deserve Better: The Cancellation of Local Tip Truck Services
Recent reports confirm that council tip truck services in our parks have been cancelled, leaving residents with fewer options for responsible waste disposal.
7 August 2026
My First 100 Days as Your Councillor: The Honest Report Card
275 casework cases handled, 101 matters reported to the council, 3 surgeries, a digital town hall launched — and a fight for the future of Pype Hayes Hall. Here's the honest account of my first 100 days.
6 August 2026
Waste Collection Pilot: Why Our Streets Deserve Better Than Less
Cllr Danny Carter critiques the new waste collection pilot, highlighting concerns over reduced frequency and the potential for increased fly-tipping in our ward.
9 July 2026
Fly-tipping on Eachelhurst Road: what I'm doing about it
Residents have rightly raised repeated fly-tipping near the shops. Here's the action plan agreed with the council's waste enforcement team.
15 June 2026
Struggling with Benefits or Cost of Living? Get Support Faster with Our AI Caseworker
Struggling with benefits or cost-of-living challenges? Learn how to use our new 24/7 AI Caseworker to get support quickly and track your progress online.