Smethwick Food Trailer Car Park Proposal Rejected After Government Inspector's Review Saturday, February 21, 2026 smethwick parking safety foodtrailer planning council appeal pedestrian inspection carpark A proposal to keep a food trailer stationed in a Smethwick car park has been denied following the dismissal of an appeal by a government planning inspector. Sandwell Council had previously rejected a request for temporary … Read More
House Extension Plans Rejected Again as Planners Call Design 'Awful' Friday, February 20, 2026 planning extension castlebromwich solihull architecture neighbourhood development rejection housing appeal Solihull planners have once again rejected a house extension proposal in Castle Bromwich following strong opposition from neighbours who believe the design is out of character with the area. The saga has stretched over a … Read More
Police Release CCTV Image in Investigation of Public Decency Incident on Birmingham Bus Monday, February 16, 2026 police cctv investigation bus birmingham warwickshire public decency crime appeal West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an incident reported last July involving outraging public decency on the Number 13 bus route between central Birmingham and Hams … Read More
PIP Claimant Granted Additional Tribunal After Legal Errors Found Saturday, February 7, 2026 pip tribunal appeal benefits law disability claimant justice healthcare socialsecurity A claimant seeking Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was awarded an additional tribunal after a judge identified legal errors in their initial hearing, highlighting challenges within the benefit appeal system. The claimant … Read More
Appeal Filed After Rejection of Plan to Convert Club into Prayer Facility Tuesday, February 3, 2026 appeal prayer tyseley traffic parking scanlons congestion highway planning safety An appeal has been lodged following the rejection of a proposal to convert the former Scanlon’s Club on Spring Road, Tyseley, into a prayer facility. The plan was denied last November amid concerns that the development would … Read More
'Bladder Problems Leave Me Housebound, Yet DWP Denies My PIP Claim' Sunday, February 1, 2026 bladder pip dwp benefits disability health independence incontinence appeal support A parent has opened up about the challenges they face living with severe bladder problems that make it almost impossible to leave their home for extended periods. These health issues have deeply impacted their independence … Read More