The Cut: the Death of Democracy in Sandwell? - World Cup Kick-Off in Qatar - Fury in Coventry over Council Transparency
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The Cut: the Death of Democracy in Sandwell? - World Cup Kick-Off in Qatar - Fury in Coventry over Council Transparency
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The World Cup has kicked off with the first game yesterday, but the lead-up to this tournament has felt less than underwhelming - is it the timing? the human rights atrocities? or England’s lacklustre performances leading up to it?
Tom Browne explores it all:
Qatar World Cup 2022
Is this the quietest build up to a major tournament ever?
Back in the West Midlands, and our political editor Jack returns to Coventry, where more curious goings-on have occurred. As Wasps Rugby Club go into administration once again, questions have been raised over the Council’s secret talks with the Club:
Fury over Coventry Council’s ‘Lack of Transparency’ in Wasps Talks
The Opposition on Coventry Council are demanding answers
And finally, we welcome the return of the Voice of Sandwell who has the latest on the Brandhall Green Space saga. Sandwell’s Labour Leadership seem determined to ride rough-shod over local residents wishes. The local Action Group aren’t pleased, and neither is the region’s Mayor…
Has Democracy Died in Sandwell? Residents' Concerns ignored over Brandhall
In the face of fierce local opposition from residents and regional leaders, Sandwell have pursued their development plans for the green space.
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