Historic Bearwood Club Set for Housing Transformation Despite Parking Worries Tuesday, December 2, 2025 bearwood housing development parking community jazz redevelopment corks smethwick planning The century-old Corks Social Club in Bearwood, Smethwick, a former working men’s club and community hub, is set to be transformed into new housing despite concerns over parking. Tusq Construction’s redevelopment plan, … Read More
24/7 Casino Approved on High Street Despite Warnings of ‘Significant Harm’ Friday, November 21, 2025 casino gambling bearwood crime publichealth sandwell nightlife licenses antisocial community A high street casino in Bearwood has been granted permission to operate 24 hours a day, despite warnings from public health officials and West Midlands Police about the potential negative impact on the community. The Admiral … Read More
Residents Frustrated as DPD Vans Occupy Parking Spaces Overnight on Wattis Road Sunday, November 16, 2025 parking residents dpd vans permits bearwood enforcement sandwell frustration street Residents of Bearwood’s Wattis Road are growing increasingly frustrated as delivery vans from DPD have taken to parking overnight on their street, limiting spaces for local permit holders. On Wattis Road, motorists can … Read More