Birmingham headlines 30 March: Care service team sacked for sleeping on the job following CQC inspection
Fairway Homecare in Sutton Coldfield has been rated 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission after staff were found sleeping on duty. Medication administration records were also found to be problematic. The service will now be placed in 'special measures' and reviewed.
Conservative MP Julian Knight has been cleared by police of sexual assault after a complaint was made to the Metropolitan Police last year. Knight has since made a statement on Twitter criticising the Conservative Whips Office and the police for their handling of the situation.
Chroma Church Birmingham has been granted retrospective planning permission to turn a former nightclub and banqueting suite into a church. The redevelopment will include a new roof, cafe, shower facilities, parking and a children's play area.
