Tamworth Borough Council12 May 2026Election probe over 'early publishing' of resultPolice are investigating after the result was allegedly shared online before the formal declaration.12 May 202610 May 2026Reform 'absolutely ready to run councils'Many West Midlands local authorities are under no overall control, signalling difficult times ahead.10 May 20268 May 2026Reform gains control of Newcastle-under-Lyme in historic night for partyThe party's Richard Tice says voters have turned out to "repaint the red wall, the turquoise wall".8 May 202624 Apr 2026All you need to know as Staffordshire elections loomFind out when, where and how you can have your say in the three council elections in Staffordshire.24 Apr 202624 Mar 2026Councillor not quitting over letting unsafe homesEd Harris pledges to serve his Warwickshire constituents despite falling foul of Tamworth Council.24 Mar 20265 Feb 2026Views sought on Staffordshire's future council mapOptions have been put forward for the biggest shake-up of local government since the 1970s.5 Feb 202630 Jan 2026'Rogue landlord' councillor in asylum house threatEdward Harris, who let two unsafe houses, threatens to sell them for asylum housing, neighbours say.30 Jan 202629 Jan 2026Reform council chairman illegally let unsafe homesEdward Harris is described as a "rogue landlord" who "refused to act despite repeated warnings".29 Jan 202622 Jan 2026Four West Midlands councils to delay electionsBallots in Cannock Chase, Redditch, Rugby and Tamworth are all called off for May.22 Jan 2026...
